US Bridges

SR1700 over Cane Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001610195

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1700 over Cane Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesCane Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates35.52191, -81.85456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1700 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Cane Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.