US Bridges

SR1836 over US52 NC8

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1833 · Structure no. 000000000570514

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1836 over US52 NC8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1836 over US52 NC8 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSR1836
CrossesUS52 NC8
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1833
RouteState Highway 1836
Coordinates35.88778, -80.23109
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2016)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1836 over US52 NC8 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1836 over US52 NC8 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR1836 over US52 NC8 carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1836 over US52 NC8?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1836 over US52 NC8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.