US Bridges

SR1813 over Big Harris Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1364 · Structure no. 000000000450419

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1813 over Big Harris Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1813 over Big Harris Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1813
CrossesBig Harris Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1364
RouteState Highway 1813
Coordinates35.40218, -81.57187
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1813 over Big Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1813 over Big Harris 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 SR1813 over Big Harris Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1813 over Big Harris Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1813 over Big Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.