US Bridges

SR1802 over Coley Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1807 · Structure no. 000000000710170

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1802 over Coley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1802 over Coley Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1802
CrossesColey Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1807
RouteState Highway 1802
Coordinates35.35569, -81.17267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic3,700 (2014)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1802 over Coley Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1802 over Coley 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1802 over Coley Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1802 over Coley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1802 over Coley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.