US Bridges

SR1873 over Patterson Creek

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1898 · Structure no. 000000000970217

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1873 over Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1873 over Patterson Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2023, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1873
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1898
RouteState Highway 1873
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94076, -80.92106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1873 over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR1873 over Patterson 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1873 over Patterson Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1873 over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1873 over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.