US Bridges

SR1729 over Stonyton Creek

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1703 · Structure no. 000000001070005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1729 over Stonyton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1729 over Stonyton Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1729
CrossesStonyton Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1703
RouteState Highway 1729
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34272, -77.57003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1729 over Stonyton Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1729 over Stonyton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1729 over Stonyton Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1729 over Stonyton Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1729 over Stonyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.