SR1710 over Gum Branch
FairPosted for loadDuplin County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1700 · Structure no. 000000000610276
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1710 over Gum Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1710 over Gum Branch in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1710 over Gum Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1710 over Gum Branch 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 SR1710 over Gum Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1710 over Gum Branch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1710 over Gum Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.