US Bridges

SR1762 over Payne Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1763 · Structure no. 000000000570145

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1762 over Payne Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1762 over Payne 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1762
CrossesPayne Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1763
RouteState Highway 1762
Coordinates35.94757, -80.07577
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 SR1762 over Payne Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1762 over Payne 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1762 over Payne Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1762 over Payne Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1762 over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.