US Bridges

SR1758 over Rays Fork

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1962 · Structure no. 000000001790082

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1758 over Rays Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1758 over Rays Fork in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 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 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1758
CrossesRays Fork
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1962
RouteState Highway 1758
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.97218, -80.45016
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1758 over Rays Fork built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR1758 over Rays Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1758 over Rays Fork carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1758 over Rays Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1758 over Rays Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.