SR1737 over Johns Creek
FairJackson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1747 · Structure no. 000000000990081
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1737 over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1737 over Johns Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1737 over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SR1737 over Johns 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1737 over Johns Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1737 over Johns Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1737 over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.