US Bridges

SR1858 over Caraway Creek

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 100 Yards W. Jct. SR1729 · Structure no. 000000001510079

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1858 over Caraway Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1858 over Caraway Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1858
CrossesCaraway Creek
Location100 Yards W. Jct. SR1729
RouteState Highway 1858
Coordinates35.83369, -79.92791
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1858 over Caraway Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1858 over Caraway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1858 over Caraway Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1858 over Caraway Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1858 over Caraway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.