US Bridges

SR1843 over Dutchman Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1845 · Structure no. 000000000970229

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1843 over Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1843 over Dutchman Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1843
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1845
RouteState Highway 1843
Coordinates35.95411, -80.79479
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1843 over Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1843 over Dutchman Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1843 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1843 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1843 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.