US Bridges

SR1918 over Stanley Creek

Good

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1935 · Structure no. 000000000710202

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1918 over Stanley Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1918 over Stanley Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1918
CrossesStanley Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1935
RouteState Highway 1918
Coordinates35.35536, -81.05647
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1918 over Stanley Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1918 over Stanley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1918 over Stanley Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1918 over Stanley Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1918 over Stanley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.