US Bridges

SR1704 over Savannah Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1634 · Structure no. 000000000070025

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1704 over Savannah Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1704 over Savannah Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1704
CrossesSavannah Creek
Location100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1634
RouteState Highway 1704
Coordinates35.07271, -79.9285
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1704 over Savannah Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1704 over Savannah 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1704 over Savannah Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1704 over Savannah Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1704 over Savannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.