US Bridges

SR1756 over US70

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.25 MI S JCT SR1745 · Structure no. 000000000490280

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1756 over US70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1756 over US70 in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1756
CrossesUS70
Location1.25 MI S JCT SR1745
RouteState Highway 1756
Coordinates34.86779, -76.93596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1756 over US70 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1756 over US70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1756 over US70 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1756 over US70?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR1756 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.