US Bridges

SR1753 over Back Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR1761 · Structure no. 000000001590007

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1753 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1753 over Back Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1753
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.45 Mi. N. Jct. SR1761
RouteState Highway 1753
Coordinates35.64738, -80.72529
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic480 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 SR1753 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1753 over Back 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1753 over Back Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1753 over Back Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1753 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.