US Bridges

SR1728 over Locks Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S. of JCT SR2818 · Structure no. 000000000510082

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1728 over Locks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1728 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1728
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.1 MI S. of JCT SR2818
RouteState Highway 1728
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.07563, -78.83499
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 SR1728 over Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1728 over Locks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1728 over Locks Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1728 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1728 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.