US Bridges

SR1836 over Hoyle Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC275 · Structure no. 000000000710176

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1836 over Hoyle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1836 over Hoyle Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1836
CrossesHoyle Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC275
RouteState Highway 1836
Coordinates35.33522, -81.13372
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 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 SR1836 over Hoyle Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1836 over Hoyle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1836 over Hoyle Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1836 over Hoyle Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1836 over Hoyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.