US Bridges

SR1759 over White Oak Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1761 · Structure no. 000000001570099

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1759 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1759 over White Oak Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1759
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1761
RouteState Highway 1759
Coordinates36.53273, -79.59481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1759 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1759 over White Oak 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1759 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1759 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1759 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.