US Bridges

SR1730 over Gum Log Canal

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1728 · Structure no. 000000000510190

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1730 over Gum Log Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1730 over Gum Log Canal in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1730
CrossesGum Log Canal
Location0.3 Mi.W. of JCT.SR1728
RouteState Highway 1730
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.08892, -78.82726
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1730 over Gum Log Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1730 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1730 over Gum Log Canal carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1730 over Gum Log Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1730 over Gum Log Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.