US Bridges

SR1714 over Marks Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1700 · Structure no. 000000001010176

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1714 over Marks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1714 over Marks Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1714
CrossesMarks Creek
Location1.3 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1700
RouteState Highway 1714
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70622, -78.43131
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2018)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1714 over Marks Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1714 over Marks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1714 over Marks Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1714 over Marks Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1714 over Marks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.