US Bridges

SR1740 over Moses Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 2.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1737 · Structure no. 000000000990135

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1740 over Moses Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1740 over Moses 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1740
CrossesMoses Creek
Location2.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1737
RouteState Highway 1740
Coordinates35.32522, -83.10715
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2000)
Projected traffic280 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1740 over Moses Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1740 over Moses 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1740 over Moses Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1740 over Moses Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1740 over Moses Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.