SR1740 over Flat Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1756 · Structure no. 000000000210067
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1740 over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1740 over Flat Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1740 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1740 over Flat 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1740 over Flat Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1740 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1740 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.