SR1710 over Welch Creek
GoodColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1729 · Structure no. 000000000470240
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1710 over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1710 over Welch Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1710 over Welch Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1710 over Welch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1710 over Welch Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1710 over Welch Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1710 over Welch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.