US Bridges

SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US601&70 · Structure no. 000000001590070

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1710
CrossesUt to Draft Branch
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US601&70
RouteState Highway 1710
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68061, -80.51676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,800 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1710 over Ut to Draft Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.