US Bridges

SR1732 over Carvers Creek

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Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.N. of JCT.NC87 · Structure no. 000000000170153

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1732 over Carvers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1732 over Carvers Creek in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1732
CrossesCarvers Creek
Location0.1 Mi.N. of JCT.NC87
RouteState Highway 1732
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.45323, -78.40331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2000)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1732 over Carvers Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1732 over Carvers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1732 over Carvers Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1732 over Carvers Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1732 over Carvers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.