US Bridges

SR1752 over Withrow Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1753 · Structure no. 000000001590053

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1752 over Withrow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1752 over Withrow Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1752
CrossesWithrow Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1753
RouteState Highway 1752
Coordinates35.67544, -80.72277
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2015)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1752 over Withrow Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1752 over Withrow 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 SR1752 over Withrow Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1752 over Withrow Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1752 over Withrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.