US Bridges

SR1771 over Hoppers Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1769 · Structure no. 000000001110223

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1771 over Hoppers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1771 over Hoppers 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1771
CrossesHoppers Creek
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1769
RouteState Highway 1771
Coordinates35.60087, -81.85963
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1771 over Hoppers Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1771 over Hoppers 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1771 over Hoppers Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1771 over Hoppers Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1771 over Hoppers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.