US Bridges

SR1748 over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin County, North Carolina · 1.4MI. S. of Jct. SR1763 · Structure no. 000000000690173

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1748 over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1748 over Turkey Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1748
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.4MI. S. of Jct. SR1763
RouteState Highway 1748
Coordinates35.86268, -78.23277
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2016)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1748 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1748 over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1748 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1748 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1748 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.