US Bridges

SR1716 over Wade Canal

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, North Carolina · .7 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1719 · Structure no. 000000000510091

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1716 over Wade Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1716 over Wade Canal in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1716
CrossesWade Canal
Location.7 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1719
RouteState Highway 1716
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1474, -78.75725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1716 over Wade Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1716 over Wade Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1716 over Wade Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1716 over Wade Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1716 over Wade Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.