US Bridges

SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1856 · Structure no. 000000001710102

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1837
CrossesUt to Chinquapin Creek
Location1.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1856
RouteState Highway 1837
Coordinates36.40705, -80.46251
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1837 over Ut to Chinquapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.