US Bridges

SR1849 over Camel Branch

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1982 · Structure no. 000000000970365

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1849 over Camel Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1849 over Camel Branch in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1849
CrossesCamel Branch
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1982
RouteState Highway 1849
Coordinates35.98454, -80.83286
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1998)
Projected traffic260 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 SR1849 over Camel Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1849 over Camel Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1849 over Camel Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1849 over Camel Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1849 over Camel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.