SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.E.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000000230097
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1704 over East Prong Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.