US Bridges

SR1751 over Rays Fork Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1758 · Structure no. 000000001790077

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1751 over Rays Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1751 over Rays Fork Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1751
CrossesRays Fork Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1758
RouteState Highway 1751
Coordinates34.99868, -80.47583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2012)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1751 over Rays Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1751 over Rays Fork 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1751 over Rays Fork Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1751 over Rays Fork Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1751 over Rays Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.