US Bridges

SR1700 over Martin Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC14 · Structure no. 000000001570185

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Martin Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1700 over Martin Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC14
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates36.54114, -79.77541
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2015)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1700 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over Martin 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Martin Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1700 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.