US Bridges

SR1712 over Back Creek

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR3137 · Structure no. 000000001510444

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1712 over Back Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1712 over Back Creek in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1712
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR3137
RouteState Highway 1712
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77349, -79.8412
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1712 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1712 over Back 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR1712 over Back Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1712 over Back Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1712 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.