US Bridges

SR1708 over Trib.Flat Creek

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.US501 · Structure no. 000000001450022

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1708 over Trib.Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1708 over Trib.Flat Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1708
CrossesTrib.Flat Creek
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.US501
RouteState Highway 1708
CountyPerson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.32221, -78.97034
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 SR1708 over Trib.Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1708 over Trib.Flat 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1708 over Trib.Flat Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1708 over Trib.Flat Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR1708 over Trib.Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.