US Bridges

SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .7 MI.W.JCT.SR1751 · Structure no. 000000000270152

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1757
CrossesUt to Gunpowder Creek
Location.7 MI.W.JCT.SR1751
RouteState Highway 1757
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79624, -81.37181
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1757 over Ut to Gunpowder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.