US Bridges

SR1749 over Duncans Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1742 · Structure no. 000000001610134

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1749 over Duncans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1749 over Duncans Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1749
CrossesDuncans Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1742
RouteState Highway 1749
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46296, -81.71949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1749 over Duncans Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR1749 over Duncans 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1749 over Duncans Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1749 over Duncans Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1749 over Duncans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.