US Bridges

SR1700 over Hammonds Creek

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N Jct. SR1708 · Structure no. 000000000170032

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Hammonds Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1700 over Hammonds Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesHammonds Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N Jct. SR1708
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates34.57875, -78.59189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 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 SR1700 over Hammonds Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over Hammonds 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Hammonds Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Hammonds Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over Hammonds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.