SR1714 over Water Branch
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC218 · Structure no. 000000001790048
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1714 over Water Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1714 over Water Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1714 over Water Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1714 over Water Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1714 over Water Branch carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1714 over Water Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1714 over Water Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.