US Bridges

SR1743 over Branch of Back Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC92 · Structure no. 000000000130178

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1743 over Branch of Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1743 over Branch of Back Creek in Beaufort 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1743
CrossesBranch of Back Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC92
RouteState Highway 1743
Coordinates35.46623, -76.77801
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1743 over Branch of Back Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1743 over Branch of Back 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1743 over Branch of Back Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1743 over Branch of Back Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1743 over Branch of Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.