US Bridges

SR1745 over Roberson Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001610309

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1745 over Roberson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1745 over Roberson Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1745
CrossesRoberson Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1006
RouteState Highway 1745
Coordinates35.4452, -81.80435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1745 over Roberson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1745 over Roberson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1745 over Roberson Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1745 over Roberson Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1745 over Roberson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.