US Bridges

SR1737 over Mull Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, North Carolina · 2.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1746 · Structure no. 000000000990093

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 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 1961, so it is 64 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1737
CrossesMull Creek
Location2.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1746
RouteState Highway 1737
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34108, -83.0297
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1737 over Mull Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1737 over Mull Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1737 over Mull Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1737 over Mull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.