US Bridges

SR1740 over Buckhead Branch

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Columbus County, North Carolina · .25MI.W. of JCT.SR1802 · Structure no. 000000000470252

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1740 over Buckhead Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1740 over Buckhead Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1740
CrossesBuckhead Branch
Location.25MI.W. of JCT.SR1802
RouteState Highway 1740
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.37518, -78.42197
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1740 over Buckhead Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1740 over Buckhead 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1740 over Buckhead Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1740 over Buckhead Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1740 over Buckhead Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.