US Bridges

SR1733 over Abbotts Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E .Jct. SR1732 · Structure no. 000000000570126

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1733 over Abbotts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1733 over Abbotts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1733
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E .Jct. SR1732
RouteState Highway 1733
Coordinates36.00923, -80.12111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1733 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1733 over Abbotts Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1733 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1733 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1733 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.