US Bridges

SR1804 over US321

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR3061 · Structure no. 000000000710341

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1804 over US321 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1804 over US321 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1804
CrossesUS321
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR3061
RouteState Highway 1804
Coordinates35.33738, -81.1921
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1804 over US321 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1804 over US321 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 SR1804 over US321 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1804 over US321?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1804 over US321?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.