SR1726 over Morgan Creek
GoodChatham County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1727 · Structure no. 000000000370064
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 433 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1726 over Morgan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1726 over Morgan Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1726 over Morgan Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1726 over Morgan 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 SR1726 over Morgan Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1726 over Morgan Creek?
The structure is 433 ft (131.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1726 over Morgan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.