SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1763 · Structure no. 000000001610090
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1762 over Sandy Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.