US Bridges

SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.US64 70 · Structure no. 000000000230113

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1726
CrossesMcgalliard Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.US64 70
RouteState Highway 1726
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74588, -81.59152
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1726 over Mcgalliard 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1726 over Mcgalliard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.