US Bridges

SR1737 over Caney Fork Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.SR1743 · Structure no. 000000000990079

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1737 over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1737 over Caney Fork Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1737
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1743
RouteState Highway 1737
Coordinates35.29869, -83.11142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2016)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1737 over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1737 over Caney Fork 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1737 over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1737 over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1737 over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.