SR1740 over Big Creek
GoodColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1731 · Structure no. 000000000470243
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1740 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1740 over Big Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1740 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1740 over Big 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1740 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1740 over Big Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1740 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.