US Bridges

SR1769 over Thorton Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI S. JCT SR2015 · Structure no. 000000000850102

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1769 over Thorton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1769 over Thorton Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1769
CrossesThorton Creek
Location1.2 MI S. JCT SR2015
RouteState Highway 1769
Coordinates35.37305, -78.72181
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 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 SR1769 over Thorton Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1769 over Thorton 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1769 over Thorton Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1769 over Thorton Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1769 over Thorton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.