SR1749 over Isham Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1740 · Structure no. 000000001610133
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1749 over Isham Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1749 over Isham Fork Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1749 over Isham Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1749 over Isham Fork 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1749 over Isham Fork Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1749 over Isham Fork Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1749 over Isham Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.