SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1746 · Structure no. 000000001930165
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).
Who owns SR1736 over Middle Prong Roaring Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.