SR1737 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR1741 · Structure no. 000000001930143
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1737 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1737 over Big Sandy Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1737 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1737 over Big Sandy 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1737 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1737 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1737 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.