SR1797 over Rich Fork Creek
FairDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1798 · Structure no. 000000000570117
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1797 over Rich Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1797 over Rich Fork Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1797 over Rich Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1797 over Rich Fork 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1797 over Rich Fork Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1797 over Rich Fork Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1797 over Rich Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.