Sr1831 over Balls Creek

Poor Condition46 years old1,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. Sr1004
CarriesSr1831
CrossesBalls Creek
Coordinates35.68936, -81.03381

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Max Span39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area287.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1980

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000350237

Nearby Bridges