SR1740 over Upper Little River
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1744 · Structure no. 000000000270064
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1740 over Upper Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1740 over Upper Little River in Caldwell 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1740 over Upper Little River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1740 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1740 over Upper Little River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1740 over Upper Little River?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1740 over Upper Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.