SR1733 over Middle Little River
FairCaldwell County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.S.JCT.SR1729 · Structure no. 000000000270189
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1733 over Middle Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1733 over Middle Little River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1733 over Middle Little River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1733 over Middle Little River 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 SR1733 over Middle Little River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1733 over Middle Little River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1733 over Middle Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.