US Bridges

SR1754 over Jordans Creek

PoorPosted for load

Alamance County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. N. Jct. SR1757 · Structure no. 000000000010054

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1754 over Jordans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1754 over Jordans Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1754
CrossesJordans Creek
Location100 Ft. N. Jct. SR1757
RouteState Highway 1754
Coordinates36.18899, -79.39483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1754 over Jordans Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1754 over Jordans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1754 over Jordans Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1754 over Jordans Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1754 over Jordans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.