US Bridges

SR1749 over Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1777 · Structure no. 000000001610617

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1749 over Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1749 over Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1749
CrossesUt to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR
Location.05 MI.N.JCT.SR1777
RouteState Highway 1749
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34329, -81.74264
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2012)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR built?

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

What condition is SR1749 over Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1749 over Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1749 over Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1749 over Ut to W.Frk.Sandy Run CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.