US Bridges

SR1714 over Maple Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001270312

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1714 over Maple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1714 over Maple Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1714
CrossesMaple Creek
Location1.4 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1613
RouteState Highway 1714
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.93817, -77.85828
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1714 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1714 over Maple Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1714 over Maple Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1714 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1714 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.