US Bridges

SR1801 over Magness Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1803 · Structure no. 000000000450195

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1801 over Magness Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1801 over Magness Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1801
CrossesMagness Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1803
RouteState Highway 1801
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39366, -81.52406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1801 over Magness Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR1801 over Magness Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1801 over Magness Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1801 over Magness Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1801 over Magness Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.