SR1703 over Elk Shoal Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1700 · Structure no. 000000000350010
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1703 over Elk Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1703 over Elk Shoal Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1703 over Elk Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1703 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1703 over Elk Shoal Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1703 over Elk Shoal Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1703 over Elk Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.