US Bridges

SR1774 over Rutledge Creek

Fair

Surry County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1890 · Structure no. 000000001710110

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1774 over Rutledge Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1774 over Rutledge Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1774
CrossesRutledge Creek
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1890
RouteState Highway 1774
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.47642, -80.55182
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic2,100 (2016)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1774 over Rutledge Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1774 over Rutledge 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1774 over Rutledge Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1774 over Rutledge Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1774 over Rutledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.