US Bridges

SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1821 · Structure no. 000000001630183

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie is a steel culvert carrying SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1746
CrossesBr.Of Great Coharie
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1821
RouteState Highway 1746
Coordinates35.12866, -78.36748
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1746 over Br.Of Great Coharie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.