SR1700 over Puncheon Branch
FairColumbus County, North Carolina · 100 N. Jct. SR1755 · Structure no. 000000000470404
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1700 over Puncheon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR1700 over Puncheon Branch in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1700 over Puncheon Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1700 over Puncheon Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1700 over Puncheon Branch carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1700 over Puncheon Branch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns SR1700 over Puncheon Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.