SR1720 over Upper Little River
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.US64 NC90 · Structure no. 000000000270234
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1720 over Upper Little River is a steel culvert carrying SR1720 over Upper Little River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 SR1720 over Upper Little River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1720 over Upper Little River 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 SR1720 over Upper Little River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1720 over Upper Little River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1720 over Upper Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.