SR1712 over Ut to Lyle Creek
PoorPosted for loadCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000000350007
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1712 over Ut to Lyle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1712 over Ut to Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1712 over Ut to Lyle Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1712 over Ut to Lyle 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1712 over Ut to Lyle Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1712 over Ut to Lyle Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1712 over Ut to Lyle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.