SR1704 over Sapony Creek
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 0.9MI.E.OF JCT.NC58 · Structure no. 000000001270111
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1704 over Sapony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1704 over Sapony Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 SR1704 over Sapony Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1704 over Sapony 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1704 over Sapony Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1704 over Sapony Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1704 over Sapony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.