SR1729 over Somey Creek
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001610590
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1729 over Somey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1729 over Somey Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1729 over Somey Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1729 over Somey 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1729 over Somey Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1729 over Somey Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1729 over Somey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.