US Bridges

SR1837 over Hoyle Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1836 · Structure no. 000000000710177

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1837 over Hoyle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1837 over Hoyle Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1837
CrossesHoyle Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1836
RouteState Highway 1837
Coordinates35.36983, -81.14618
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2014)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1837 over Hoyle Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1837 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR1837 over Hoyle Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1837 over Hoyle Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1837 over Hoyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.