US Bridges

SR1843 over Dans Creek

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT SR1836 · Structure no. 000000000470281

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1843 over Dans Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SR1843 over Dans Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1843
CrossesDans Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR1836
RouteState Highway 1843
Coordinates34.29039, -78.30014
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1843 over Dans Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1843 over Dans Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1843 over Dans Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1843 over Dans Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1843 over Dans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.