US Bridges

SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1703 · Structure no. 000000000470217

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesTroy Mill Branch
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1703
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates34.41729, -78.67782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR1700 over Troy Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.