SR1802 over Rattle Shoal Creek
FairPosted for loadGaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1807 · Structure no. 000000000710161
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1802 over Rattle Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1802 over Rattle Shoal Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1802 over Rattle Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1802 over Rattle Shoal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1802 over Rattle Shoal Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1802 over Rattle Shoal Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1802 over Rattle Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.