US Bridges

SR1731 over Mclin Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 25 Ft. E. Jct. SR2413 · Structure no. 000000000350089

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1731 over Mclin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1731 over Mclin Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1731
CrossesMclin Creek
Location25 Ft. E. Jct. SR2413
RouteState Highway 1731
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68676, -81.15359
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1731 over Mclin Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR1731 over Mclin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1731 over Mclin Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1731 over Mclin Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1731 over Mclin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.