US Bridges

SR1754 over Withrow Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. N. Jct. SR1755 · Structure no. 000000001590055

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1754 over Withrow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1754 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1754
CrossesWithrow Creek
Location0.65 Mi. N. Jct. SR1755
RouteState Highway 1754
Coordinates35.66867, -80.75079
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2012)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1754 over Withrow Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1754 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 SR1754 over Withrow Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1754 over Withrow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1754 over Withrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.