SR1740 over Caney Fork Creek
GoodJackson County, North Carolina · .05 Mi. N. JCT SR 1737 · Structure no. 000000000990101
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1740 over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1740 over Caney Fork Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1740 over Caney Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1740 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1740 over Caney Fork Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1740 over Caney Fork Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1740 over Caney Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.