US Bridges

SR1713 over Cane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .03 MI.S.JCT.SR1701 · Structure no. 000000001610224

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1713 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1713 over Cane Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1713
CrossesCane Creek
Location.03 MI.S.JCT.SR1701
RouteState Highway 1713
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48515, -81.85524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 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 SR1713 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1713 over Cane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1713 over Cane Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1713 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1713 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.