US Bridges

SR1734 over Saconon Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .3 Mi. W. Jct. SR 1525 · Structure no. 000000000890384

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1734 over Saconon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1734 over Saconon Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1734
CrossesSaconon Creek
Location.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR 1525
RouteState Highway 1734
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2015)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1734 over Saconon Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1734 over Saconon 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1734 over Saconon Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1734 over Saconon Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1734 over Saconon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.