SR1705 over Lower Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000000270279
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1705 over Lower Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1705 over Lower Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 SR1705 over Lower Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1705 over Lower Creek 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does SR1705 over Lower Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1705 over Lower Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1705 over Lower Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.