SR1740 over Jacobs Creek
FairStanly County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1742 · Structure no. 000000001670023
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1740 over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1740 over Jacobs Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1740 over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1740 over Jacobs Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1740 over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1740 over Jacobs Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1740 over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.