US Bridges

SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1792 · Structure no. 000000001610102

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1766
CrossesUt to Sandy Run Creek
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1792
RouteState Highway 1766
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38669, -81.71701
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek 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 SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1766 over Ut to Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.