US Bridges

SR1713 over Water Branch

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1712 · Structure no. 000000001790047

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1713 over Water Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1713 over Water Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1713
CrossesWater Branch
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1712
RouteState Highway 1713
Coordinates35.11742, -80.29228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1713 over Water Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1713 over Water Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1713 over Water Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1713 over Water Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1713 over Water Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.