US Bridges

SR1824 over Long Branch

Poor

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1827 · Structure no. 000000000970284

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1824 over Long Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1824 over Long Branch in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1824
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1827
RouteState Highway 1824
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05244, -80.79566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2000)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1824 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1824 over Long Branch 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 SR1824 over Long Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1824 over Long Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1824 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.