US Bridges

SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1767 · Structure no. 000000001610616

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 106 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1749
CrossesWest Fork Sandy Run Cree
Location0.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1767
RouteState Highway 1749
Coordinates35.36995, -81.74121
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 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 SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1749 over West Fork Sandy Run Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.