SR1734 over Southern RR
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US64 70 · Structure no. 000000000230282
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1734 over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1734 over Southern RR in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1734 over Southern RR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1734 over Southern RR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1734 over Southern RR carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1734 over Southern RR?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR1734 over Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.