US Bridges

SR1729 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1735 · Structure no. 000000000010052

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1729 over Stoney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1729 over Stoney Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1729
CrossesStoney Creek
Location100 Ft. W. Jct. SR1735
RouteState Highway 1729
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12354, -79.40461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1729 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR1729 over Stoney 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1729 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1729 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1729 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.