US Bridges

SR1754 over Deep Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC62 · Structure no. 000000000010240

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1754 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1754 over Deep Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1754
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC62
RouteState Highway 1754
Coordinates36.16503, -79.37899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1754 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1754 over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1754 over Deep Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1754 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1754 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.