US Bridges

SR1720 over Ut to Jacobs Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000001670213

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1720 over Ut to Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1720 over Ut to Jacobs Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1720
CrossesUt to Jacobs Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. US52
RouteState Highway 1720
Coordinates35.31967, -80.15572
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1720 over Ut to Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1720 over Ut to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1720 over Ut to Jacobs Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1720 over Ut to Jacobs Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1720 over Ut to Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.