US Bridges

SR1719 over Norris Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1720 · Structure no. 000000000690090

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1719 over Norris Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1719 over Norris Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1719
CrossesNorris Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1720
RouteState Highway 1720
Coordinates35.92516, -78.2748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2017)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1719 over Norris Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1719 over Norris 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1719 over Norris Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1719 over Norris Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1719 over Norris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.