SR1173 over Curl Tail Creek
FairStanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001670294
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1173 over Curl Tail Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1173 over Curl Tail Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1173 over Curl Tail Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1173 over Curl Tail 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1173 over Curl Tail Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1173 over Curl Tail Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR1173 over Curl Tail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.