SR1749 over Sparks Creek
GoodWilkes County, North Carolina · .7 MI E JCT SR1939 · Structure no. 000000001930667
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1749 over Sparks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1749 over Sparks Creek in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1749 over Sparks Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1749 over Sparks 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1749 over Sparks Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1749 over Sparks Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR1749 over Sparks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.