US Bridges

SR1730 over Ut to Mountain Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1720 · Structure no. 000000001670228

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1730 over Ut to Mountain Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1730 over Ut to Mountain Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1730
CrossesUt to Mountain Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1720
RouteState Highway 1730
Coordinates35.34529, -80.12088
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2012)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1730 over Ut to Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1730 over Ut to Mountain 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1730 over Ut to Mountain Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1730 over Ut to Mountain Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1730 over Ut to Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.