FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR1808

Carrying SR1808 over UT TO HAGAN FORK CREEK

0.9 MI. N. JCT. SR1807, Catawba, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR1808

The SR1808 bridge in Catawba, North Carolina carries SR1808 over UT TO HAGAN FORK CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR1808 compares

▼ 28.1
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of North Carolina bridges
236
Bridges in Catawba · 14 in Poor condition
SR1808 16.1 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000350121

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR1808 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR1808 against other structures in Catawba and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR1808?

SR1808 in Catawba, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR1808 inspected?

SR1808's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 350 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1808 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR1808?

SR1808 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR1808?

SR1808 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR1808 and does age affect safety?

SR1808 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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