SR1700 over NC14 NC87
PoorPosted for loadRockingham County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR3004 · Structure no. 000000001570176
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1700 over NC14 NC87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1700 over NC14 NC87 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1700 over NC14 NC87 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1700 over NC14 NC87 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1700 over NC14 NC87 carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1700 over NC14 NC87?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1700 over NC14 NC87?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.