SR1898 over Little Rocky Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1904 · Structure no. 000000000970200
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1898 over Little Rocky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1898 over Little Rocky Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1898 over Little Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is SR1898 over Little Rocky 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1898 over Little Rocky Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1898 over Little Rocky Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1898 over Little Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.