US Bridges

SR1722 over North Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT SR1731 · Structure no. 000000000130127

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1722 over North Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1722 over North Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1722
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT SR1731
RouteState Highway 1722
Coordinates35.45194, -76.6822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1722 over North Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1722 over North 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1722 over North Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1722 over North Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1722 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.