SR1753 over Faulkner Creek
FairSurry County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.NC89 · Structure no. 000000001710173
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1753 over Faulkner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1753 over Faulkner Creek in Surry 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1753 over Faulkner Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1753 over Faulkner 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1753 over Faulkner Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1753 over Faulkner Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR1753 over Faulkner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.