US Bridges

SR1725 over Gum Log Canal

Fair

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 100 S. of JCT.SR1797 · Structure no. 000000000510242

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1725 over Gum Log Canal is a steel culvert carrying SR1725 over Gum Log Canal in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1725
CrossesGum Log Canal
Location100 S. of JCT.SR1797
RouteState Highway 1725
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09929, -78.80969
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2016)
Projected traffic680 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1725 over Gum Log Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1725 over Gum Log 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1725 over Gum Log Canal carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1725 over Gum Log Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1725 over Gum Log Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.