US Bridges

SR1823 over South River

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI E JCT SR1820 · Structure no. 000000000510056

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1823 over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1823 over South River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1823
CrossesSouth River
Location0.8 MI E JCT SR1820
RouteState Highway 1823
Coordinates35.12628, -78.64491
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic680 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 SR1823 over South River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1823 over South River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1823 over South River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1823 over South River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1823 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.