US Bridges

SR1723 over Branch of Cabin Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT NC24 · Structure no. 000000000610163

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1723 over Branch of Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1723 over Branch of Cabin Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1723
CrossesBranch of Cabin Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT NC24
RouteState Highway 1723
Coordinates34.92142, -77.69206
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1723 over Branch of Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1723 over Branch of Cabin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1723 over Branch of Cabin Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1723 over Branch of Cabin Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1723 over Branch of Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.