US Bridges

SR1821 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1819 · Structure no. 000000000590123

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1821 over Reedy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1821 over Reedy Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1821
CrossesReedy Creek
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1819
RouteState Highway 1821
CountyDavie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80597, -80.4792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1821 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1821 over Reedy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1821 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1821 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1821 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.