US Bridges

SR1719 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI S. JCT NC39 · Structure no. 000000000690092

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1719 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1719 over Crooked Creek in Franklin 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1719
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.1 MI S. JCT NC39
RouteState Highway 1719
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94503, -78.26046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1719 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1719 over Crooked 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 SR1719 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1719 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1719 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.