SR1734 over New Hope Creek
GoodOrange County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1731 · Structure no. 000000001350109
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1734 over New Hope Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1734 over New Hope Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1734 over New Hope Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1734 over New Hope 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 SR1734 over New Hope Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR1734 over New Hope Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1734 over New Hope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.