SR1704 over Panther Creek
PoorPosted for loadDuplin County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. Jct. SR1705 · Structure no. 000000000610144
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1704 over Panther Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1704 over Panther Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1704 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1704 over Panther 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1704 over Panther Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1704 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1704 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.