SR1700 over Harlowe Creek
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.N.JCT.NC101 · Structure no. 000000000490003
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1700 over Harlowe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1700 over Harlowe Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1700 over Harlowe Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1700 over Harlowe Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1700 over Harlowe Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1700 over Harlowe Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR1700 over Harlowe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.