SR1737 over East Prong Roaring River
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · 25 FT.E.JCT.SR1742 · Structure no. 000000001930144
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1737 over East Prong Roaring River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1737 over East Prong Roaring River 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 9 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | 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 East Prong Roaring River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1737 over East Prong Roaring River 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 East Prong Roaring River carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1737 over East Prong Roaring River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1737 over East Prong Roaring River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.