US Bridges

SR1800 over Abbotts Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1798 · Structure no. 000000000570341

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1800 over Abbotts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1800 over Abbotts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1800
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1798
RouteState Highway 1800
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93833, -80.14664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 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 SR1800 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR1800 over Abbotts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1800 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1800 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1800 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.