SR1708 over East Prong Hunting Creek
FairPosted for loadBurke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000000230211
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1708 over East Prong Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1708 over East Prong Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1708 over East Prong Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1708 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1708 over East Prong Hunting Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1708 over East Prong Hunting Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1708 over East Prong Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.