US Bridges

SR1722 over King Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1799 · Structure no. 000000000890203

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1722 over King Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1722 over King Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1722
CrossesKing Creek
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1799
RouteState Highway 1722
Coordinates35.29814, -82.43234
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1722 over King Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1722 over King 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1722 over King Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1722 over King Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1722 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.