Sr1822 over Balls Creek

Fair Condition44 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. Sr1826
CarriesSr1822
CrossesBalls Creek
Coordinates35.69295, -81.06675

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length74.8 ft (22.8 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area202.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000350151

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