US Bridges

SR1854 over Dutch Cove Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1849 · Structure no. 000000000870154

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1854 over Dutch Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1854 over Dutch Cove Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1854
CrossesDutch Cove Creek
Location.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1849
RouteState Highway 1854
Coordinates35.51287, -82.80665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2016)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1854 over Dutch Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1854 over Dutch Cove 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1854 over Dutch Cove Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1854 over Dutch Cove Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1854 over Dutch Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.