SR1716 over Bush Creek
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1717 · Structure no. 000000000370440
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1716 over Bush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1716 over Bush Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1716 over Bush Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1716 over Bush 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1716 over Bush Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1716 over Bush Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1716 over Bush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.