US Bridges

SR1763 over Back Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1800 · Structure no. 000000001590010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1763 over Back Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1763 over Back Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1763
CrossesBack Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1800
RouteState Highway 1763
Coordinates35.65323, -80.71325
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2016)
Projected traffic420 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1763 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1763 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1763 over Back Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1763 over Back Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1763 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.