US Bridges

SR1835 over Wads Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. US15/501 · Structure no. 000000001250190

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1835 over Wads Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1835 over Wads Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1835
CrossesWads Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. US15/501
RouteState Highway 1835
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28135, -79.43051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1835 over Wads Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1835 over Wads 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1835 over Wads Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1835 over Wads Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1835 over Wads Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.