US Bridges

SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1781 · Structure no. 000000001610086

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 73 years old, older 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1762
CrossesWest Fork Sandy Run Cree
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1781
RouteState Highway 1762
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.33626, -81.72507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1762 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.