US Bridges

SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. JCT SR 1714 · Structure no. 000000000510117

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1728
CrossesI95BUS.LOOP/US301
Location0.2 Mi. E. JCT SR 1714
RouteState Highway 1728
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06083, -78.84448
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1728 over I95BUS.LOOP/US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.