SR1700 over Elk Shoal Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1705 · Structure no. 000000000350009
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1700 over Elk Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1700 over Elk Shoal Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1700 over Elk Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1700 over Elk Shoal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1700 over Elk Shoal Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1700 over Elk Shoal Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1700 over Elk Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.