SR1712 over Upper Little River
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1718 · Structure no. 000000000270046
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1712 over Upper Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1712 over Upper Little River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1712 over Upper Little River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1712 over Upper Little River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1712 over Upper Little River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1712 over Upper Little River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1712 over Upper Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.