US Bridges

SR1829 over N. Little Hunting Creek

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. US21 · Structure no. 000000000970280

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1829 over N. Little Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1829 over N. Little Hunting Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1829
CrossesN. Little Hunting Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. US21
RouteState Highway 1829
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02032, -80.76701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1829 over N. Little Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1829 over N. Little Hunting 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 SR1829 over N. Little Hunting Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1829 over N. Little Hunting Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SR1829 over N. Little Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.