US Bridges

SR1723 over Lynch Creek

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 150 Ft. E. Jct. NC86 · Structure no. 000000000330070

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1723 over Lynch Creek is a steel frame carrying SR1723 over Lynch Creek in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1723
CrossesLynch Creek
Location150 Ft. E. Jct. NC86
RouteState Highway 1723
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1723 over Lynch Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1723 over Lynch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1723 over Lynch Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1723 over Lynch Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1723 over Lynch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.