US Bridges

SR1710 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1723 · Structure no. 000000001350102

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1710 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1710 over Stoney Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1710
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1723
RouteState Highway 1710
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0344, -79.04761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1710 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1710 over Stoney 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 SR1710 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1710 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1710 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.