US Bridges

SR1707 over Sixpound Creek

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001850145

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1707 over Sixpound Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1707 over Sixpound Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesSR1707
CrossesSixpound Creek
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1306
RouteState Highway 1707
Coordinates36.52947, -78.07282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1707 over Sixpound Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1707 over Sixpound 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1707 over Sixpound Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1707 over Sixpound Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1707 over Sixpound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.