US Bridges

SR1747 over Spurgeon Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2960 · Structure no. 000000000570393

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1747 over Spurgeon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1747 over Spurgeon Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1747
CrossesSpurgeon Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2960
RouteState Highway 1747
Coordinates35.98136, -80.11731
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic970 (2016)
Projected traffic1,940 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 SR1747 over Spurgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1747 over Spurgeon 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1747 over Spurgeon Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1747 over Spurgeon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1747 over Spurgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.