SR1821 over Hunting Creek
FairPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1816 · Structure no. 000000000970286
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1821 over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1821 over Hunting Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1821 over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1821 over 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 SR1821 over Hunting Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1821 over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1821 over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.