SR1714 over Tar River
PoorNash County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI E JCT SR1715 · Structure no. 000000001270039
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 235 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1714 over Tar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1714 over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1714 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1714 over Tar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1714 over Tar River carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1714 over Tar River?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SR1714 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.