SR1885 over Weathers Creek
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1892 · Structure no. 000000000970226
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1992 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1885 over Weathers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1885 over Weathers Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1885 over Weathers Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SR1885 over Weathers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1885 over Weathers Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is SR1885 over Weathers Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1885 over Weathers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.