US Bridges

SR1751 over Richardson Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. US74 · Structure no. 000000001790078

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1751 over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1751 over Richardson Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1751
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. US74
RouteState Highway 1751
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.98994, -80.50995
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1751 over Richardson Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1751 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1751 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1751 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.