US Bridges

SR1844 over Leonard Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E. Jct. SR1853 · Structure no. 000000000570410

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1844 over Leonard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1844 over Leonard Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1844
CrossesLeonard Creek
Location0.1MI.E. Jct. SR1853
RouteState Highway 1844
Coordinates35.84202, -80.22229
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1844 over Leonard Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1844 over Leonard 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1844 over Leonard Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1844 over Leonard Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1844 over Leonard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.