US Bridges

SR1756 over Sols Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.E.JCT.NC281 · Structure no. 000000000990225

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1756 over Sols Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1756 over Sols Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1756
CrossesSols Creek
Location1.5 MI.E.JCT.NC281
RouteState Highway 1756
Coordinates35.27625, -83.01408
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1756 over Sols Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1756 over Sols 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1756 over Sols Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1756 over Sols Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1756 over Sols Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.