US Bridges

SR1745 over Roberson Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001610331

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2016 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1745
CrossesRoberson Creek
Location0.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1006
RouteState Highway 1745
Coordinates35.45847, -81.79128
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic520 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 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 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1745 over Roberson Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1745 over Roberson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1745 over Roberson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.