US Bridges

SR1755 over Hinton Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1754 · Structure no. 000000001610094

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1755 over Hinton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1755 over Hinton Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1755
CrossesHinton Creek
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1754
RouteState Highway 1755
Coordinates35.42526, -81.70814
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1996)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1755 over Hinton Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1755 over Hinton 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1755 over Hinton Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1755 over Hinton Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1755 over Hinton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.