US Bridges

SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.NC114 · Structure no. 000000000230007

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1726
CrossesMcgalliard Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.NC114
RouteState Highway 1726
Coordinates35.73805, -81.60207
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1726 over Mcgalliard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.