US Bridges

SR1741 over Jacobs Creek

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Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000001670028

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1741 over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1741 over Jacobs Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1741
CrossesJacobs Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. US52
RouteState Highway 1741
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28781, -80.16011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2016)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1741 over Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1741 over Jacobs 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1741 over Jacobs Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1741 over Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1741 over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.