US Bridges

SR1730 over New Hope Creek

Good

Orange County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1731 · Structure no. 000000001350108

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1730 over New Hope Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1730 over New Hope Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1730
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1731
RouteState Highway 1730
CountyOrange County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99209, -79.04554
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2006)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1730 over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1730 over New Hope 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 SR1730 over New Hope Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1730 over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1730 over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.