US Bridges

SR1736 over Locks Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT SR1728 · Structure no. 000000000510213

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1736 over Locks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1736 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1736
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR1728
RouteState Highway 1736
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06183, -78.84156
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (1989)
Projected traffic850 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1736 over Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1736 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1736 over Locks Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1736 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1736 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.