US Bridges

SR1752 over Cedar Valley Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.NC281 · Structure no. 000000000990343

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1752 over Cedar Valley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1752 over Cedar Valley Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1752
CrossesCedar Valley Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.NC281
RouteState Highway 1752
Coordinates35.25442, -83.08483
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2000)
Projected traffic340 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 SR1752 over Cedar Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1752 over Cedar Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1752 over Cedar Valley Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1752 over Cedar Valley Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1752 over Cedar Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.