US Bridges

SR1746 over Caney Fork Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1737 · Structure no. 000000000990090

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1746 over Caney Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1746 over Caney Fork Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1746
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.SR1737
RouteState Highway 1746
Coordinates35.32081, -83.05067
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1995)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1746 over Caney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR1746 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1746 over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1746 over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1746 over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.