US Bridges

SR1709 over Roberson Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1710 · Structure no. 000000001610385

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1709 over Roberson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1709 over Roberson Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1709
CrossesRoberson Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1710
RouteState Highway 1709
Coordinates35.42038, -81.82133
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
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1709 over Roberson Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1709 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 SR1709 over Roberson Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1709 over Roberson Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1709 over Roberson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.