US Bridges

SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000450245

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1824
CrossesShoal Rock Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 1824
Coordinates35.37911, -81.54287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR1824 over Shoal Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.