US Bridges

SR1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1747 · Structure no. 000000001110064

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1760
CrossesThompsons Fork Creek
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1747
RouteState Highway 1760
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69534, -81.91397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1760 over Thompsons Fork 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1760 over Thompsons Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.