US Bridges

SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1723/BYR R · Structure no. 000000001670233

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR is a steel culvert carrying SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1722
CrossesUt to Little Mountain CR
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1723/BYR R
RouteState Highway 1722
Coordinates35.38888, -80.122
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating87 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 traffic140 (2016)
Projected traffic280 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 SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR built?

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

What condition is SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR?

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

Who owns SR1722 over Ut to Little Mountain CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.