US Bridges

SR1737 over Ut to Upper Little River

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.SR1734 · Structure no. 000000000270261

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1737 over Ut to Upper Little River is a steel culvert carrying SR1737 over Ut to Upper 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1737
CrossesUt to Upper Little River
Location0.3 MI.N.SR1734
RouteState Highway 1737
Coordinates35.87523, -81.36526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2000)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1737 over Ut to Upper Little River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1737 over Ut to 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1737 over Ut to Upper Little River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1737 over Ut to Upper Little River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1737 over Ut to Upper Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.