US Bridges

SR1418 over Ut to Town Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1421 · Structure no. 000000001670292

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1418 over Ut to Town Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1418 over Ut to Town Creek in Stanly 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1418
CrossesUt to Town Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1421
RouteState Highway 1418
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39698, -80.21479
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1418 over Ut to Town Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1418 over Ut to Town 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1418 over Ut to Town Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1418 over Ut to Town Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1418 over Ut to Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.