US Bridges

SR1728 over Gum Log Canal

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S JCT SR1733 · Structure no. 000000000510081

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1728 over Gum Log Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1728 over Gum Log Canal in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1728
CrossesGum Log Canal
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR1733
RouteState Highway 1728
Coordinates35.06469, -78.84234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 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 SR1728 over Gum Log Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1728 over Gum Log Canal 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 Gum Log Canal carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1728 over Gum Log Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1728 over Gum Log Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.