US Bridges

SR1807 over Rattle Shoal Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1802 · Structure no. 000000000710171

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1807 over Rattle Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1807 over Rattle Shoal Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1807
CrossesRattle Shoal Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1802
RouteState Highway 1807
Coordinates35.36993, -81.18576
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1807 over Rattle Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1807 over Rattle Shoal 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1807 over Rattle Shoal Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1807 over Rattle Shoal Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1807 over Rattle Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.