US Bridges

SR1737 over S.Flat River

Fair

Person County, North Carolina · 3.1 Mi. S. JCT SR1715 · Structure no. 000000001450130

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1737 over S.Flat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1737 over S.Flat River in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1737
CrossesS.Flat River
Location3.1 Mi. S. JCT SR1715
RouteState Highway 1737
Coordinates36.24218, -78.90552
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2012)
Projected traffic3,400 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 SR1737 over S.Flat River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1737 over S.Flat River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1737 over S.Flat River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1737 over S.Flat River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1737 over S.Flat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.