SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1936 · Structure no. 000000000570351
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1778 over Kennedy Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.