SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · 200 FT.S.JCT.SR1712 · Structure no. 000000000270002
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1718 over Ut to Upper Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.