US Bridges

SR1722 over Mclin Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1968 · Structure no. 000000000350094

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1722 over Mclin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1722 over Mclin Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1722
CrossesMclin Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1968
RouteState Highway 1722
Coordinates35.71038, -81.09647
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2015)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1722 over Mclin Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1722 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1722 over Mclin Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1722 over Mclin Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1722 over Mclin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.