SR1710 over Hyco Creek
PoorCaswell County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC119 · Structure no. 000000000330007
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1710 over Hyco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1710 over Hyco Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1710 over Hyco Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1710 over Hyco Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1710 over Hyco Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1710 over Hyco Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1710 over Hyco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.