US Bridges

SR1766 over Saddle Tree Creek

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1531 · Structure no. 000000001550213

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1766 over Saddle Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1766 over Saddle Tree Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1766
CrossesSaddle Tree Creek
Location0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1531
RouteState Highway 1766
Coordinates34.71344, -79.03906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2015)
Projected traffic820 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 SR1766 over Saddle Tree Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1766 over Saddle Tree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1766 over Saddle Tree Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1766 over Saddle Tree Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1766 over Saddle Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.