US Bridges

SR1736 over I-40

FairPosted for load

McDowell County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.SR1741 · Structure no. 000000001110145

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1736 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1736 over I-40 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1736
CrossesI-40
Location200 FT.N.JCT.SR1741
RouteState Highway 1736
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67236, -81.9493
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2000)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1736 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR1736 over I-40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1736 over I-40 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1736 over I-40?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1736 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.