SR1737 over Mull Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1746 · Structure no. 000000000990092
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1737 over Mull Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1737 over Mull Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1737 over Mull Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1737 over Mull 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1737 over Mull Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1737 over Mull Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1737 over Mull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.