US Bridges

SR1723 over Stoney Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1710 · Structure no. 000000001350101

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1723 over Stoney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1723 over Stoney Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1723
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1710
RouteState Highway 1723
Coordinates36.02709, -79.06059
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1723 over Stoney 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1723 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1723 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns SR1723 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.