US Bridges

SR1184 over Little Paw Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001190159

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1184 over Little Paw Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1184 over Little Paw Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1184
CrossesLittle Paw Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1155
RouteState Highway 1184
Coordinates35.21055, -80.98321
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2008)
Projected traffic3,200 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 SR1184 over Little Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1184 over Little Paw 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1184 over Little Paw Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1184 over Little Paw Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1184 over Little Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.