US Bridges

SR1732 over Mclin Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC10 · Structure no. 000000000350088

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1732 over Mclin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1732 over Mclin Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1732
CrossesMclin Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC10
RouteState Highway 1732
Coordinates35.67457, -81.16219
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1732 over Mclin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1732 over Mclin 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 SR1732 over Mclin Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1732 over Mclin Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1732 over Mclin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.