US Bridges

SR1836 over Green River

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E JCT With US76 · Structure no. 000000000890061

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1836 over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1836 over Green River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1836
CrossesGreen River
Location0.7 MI E JCT With US76
RouteState Highway 1836
Coordinates35.24689, -82.38909
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1836 over Green River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1836 over Green 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1836 over Green River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1836 over Green River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1836 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.