SR1714 over Smith River
FairRockingham County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. NC14 · Structure no. 000000001570187
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1714 over Smith River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1714 over Smith River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1714 over Smith River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1714 over Smith River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1714 over Smith River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1714 over Smith River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR1714 over Smith River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.