US Bridges

SR1757 over Rich Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1756 · Structure no. 000000000570143

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1757 over Rich Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1757 over Rich Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1757
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1756
RouteState Highway 1757
Coordinates35.96494, -80.07893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1757 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1757 over Rich 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 SR1757 over Rich Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1757 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1757 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.