SR1831 over Upper Barton Creek
FairPosted for loadWake County, North Carolina · 0.8MI.N.JCT.SR1834 · Structure no. 000000001830438
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1831 over Upper Barton Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1831 over Upper Barton Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1831 over Upper Barton Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1831 over Upper Barton 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1831 over Upper Barton Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1831 over Upper Barton Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1831 over Upper Barton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.