US Bridges

SR1747 over Johns Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 2.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1748 · Structure no. 000000000990182

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1747 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1747 over Johns 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 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1747
CrossesJohns Creek
Location2.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1748
RouteState Highway 1747
Coordinates35.28698, -83.0638
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1747 over Johns Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1747 over Johns 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1747 over Johns Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1747 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1747 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.