US Bridges

SR1850 over Prong Deep River

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1855 · Structure no. 000000000810062

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1850 over Prong Deep River is a steel culvert carrying SR1850 over Prong Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1850
CrossesProng Deep River
Location0.15 Mi. W. Jct. SR1855
RouteState Highway 1850
Coordinates36.05416, -80.02426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1850 over Prong Deep River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1850 over Prong Deep River 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1850 over Prong Deep River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1850 over Prong Deep River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1850 over Prong Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.