US Bridges

SR1725 over Locks Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT US301 · Structure no. 000000000510243

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1725 over Locks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1725 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1725
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT US301
RouteState Highway 1725
Coordinates35.07866, -78.81508
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1725 over Locks Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1725 over Locks Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1725 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1725 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.