SR1741 over Big Sandy Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .9 MI.N.JCT.SR1737 · Structure no. 000000001930142
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1741 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1741 over Big Sandy Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1741 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1741 over Big Sandy 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1741 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1741 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1741 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.