SR1751 over Meadow Branch
FairPosted for loadUnion County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1631 · Structure no. 000000001790074
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1751 over Meadow Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1751 over Meadow Branch in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1751 over Meadow Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is SR1751 over Meadow Branch 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1751 over Meadow Branch carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1751 over Meadow Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1751 over Meadow Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.