US Bridges

SR1836 over Camp Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.US176 · Structure no. 000000000890342

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1836 over Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1836 over Camp Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1836
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.US176
RouteState Highway 1836
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24091, -82.36763
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2000)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1836 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1836 over Camp Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1836 over Camp Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1836 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SR1836 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.