SR1747 over Thompsons Fork Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110068
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1747 over Thompsons Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1747 over Thompsons Fork Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1747 over Thompsons Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1747 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1747 over Thompsons Fork Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1747 over Thompsons Fork Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1747 over Thompsons Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.