SR1705 over Dark Ridge Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1706 · Structure no. 000000000990143
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1705 over Dark Ridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1705 over Dark Ridge 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1705 over Dark Ridge Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1705 over Dark Ridge Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1705 over Dark Ridge Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1705 over Dark Ridge Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1705 over Dark Ridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.