US Bridges

SR1827 over Dirt

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1846 · Structure no. 000000000450470

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1827 over Dirt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1827 over Dirt in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1827
CrossesDirt
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1846
RouteState Highway 1827
Coordinates35.32598, -81.53178
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+41 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1827 over Dirt built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1827 over Dirt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1827 over Dirt carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1827 over Dirt?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1827 over Dirt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.