US Bridges

SR1756 over Charley Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.SR1757 · Structure no. 000000000990076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1756 over Charley Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR1756 over Charley Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSR1756
CrossesCharley Creek
Location.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1757
RouteState Highway 1756
Coordinates35.26879, -82.98438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 SR1756 over Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1756 over Charley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1756 over Charley Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1756 over Charley Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1756 over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.