SR1742 over Branch
FairRutherford County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1749 · Structure no. 000000001610135
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1742 over Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1742 over Branch in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1742 over Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1742 over Branch 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 SR1742 over Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1742 over Branch?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1742 over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.