US Bridges

SR1825 over Marks Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1811 · Structure no. 000000001530018

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1825 over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1825 over Marks Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1825
CrossesMarks Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1811
RouteState Highway 1825
Coordinates34.85133, -79.7333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1825 over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1825 over Marks 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1825 over Marks Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1825 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1825 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.