US Bridges

SR1822 over Mine Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.W.Jct.Six Forks RD · Structure no. 000000001830654

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1822 over Mine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1822 over Mine Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1822
CrossesMine Creek
Location1.1 Mi.W.Jct.Six Forks RD
RouteState Highway 1822
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85552, -78.66128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2021)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR1822 over Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1822 over Mine 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1822 over Mine Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1822 over Mine Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR1822 over Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.