US Bridges

SR1700 over Lovills Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1701 · Structure no. 000000001710260

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Lovills Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1700 over Lovills Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesLovills Creek
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1701
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates36.54252, -80.62582
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1700 over Lovills Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over Lovills 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Lovills Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Lovills Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over Lovills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.