US Bridges

SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk.

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1703 · Structure no. 000000001790044

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk. is a steel culvert carrying SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk. in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1706
CrossesUt to Richardson Crk.
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1703
RouteState Highway 1706
Coordinates35.14194, -80.29601
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk. carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1706 over Ut to Richardson Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.