US Bridges

SR1709 over Cane Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000990310

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1709 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1709 over Cane Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR1709
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1002
RouteState Highway 1709
Coordinates35.34017, -83.17229
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR1709 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1709 over Cane 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1709 over Cane Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1709 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1709 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.