SR1702 over Elk Shoal Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1700 · Structure no. 000000000350220
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1702 over Elk Shoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1702 over Elk Shoal Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1702 over Elk Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1702 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 SR1702 over Elk Shoal Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1702 over Elk Shoal Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1702 over Elk Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.