US Bridges

SR1747 over Johns Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1748 · Structure no. 000000000990087

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1747 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1747 over Johns Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1747
CrossesJohns Creek
Location1.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1748
RouteState Highway 1747
Coordinates35.2848, -83.07346
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic420 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 SR1747 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1747 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1747 over Johns Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1747 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1747 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.