US Bridges

SR1831 over Mauney Creek

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 20 Ft. E. Jct. SR1823 · Structure no. 000000000710180

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1831 over Mauney Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1831 over Mauney Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1831
CrossesMauney Creek
Location20 Ft. E. Jct. SR1823
RouteState Highway 1831
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35741, -81.11802
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1831 over Mauney Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1831 over Mauney 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1831 over Mauney Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1831 over Mauney Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1831 over Mauney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.