SR1728 over Welch Creek
GoodColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1710 · Structure no. 000000000470362
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1728 over Welch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1728 over Welch Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1728 over Welch Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1728 over Welch 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SR1728 over Welch Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1728 over Welch Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1728 over Welch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.