SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1749 · Structure no. 000000001610106
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run 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 SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1778 over Ut to W. Fork Sandy Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.