US Bridges

SR1726 over Cub Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.S. Jct. US 158 · Structure no. 000000001450185

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1726 over Cub Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1726 over Cub Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1726
CrossesCub Creek
Location1.1 Mi.S. Jct. US 158
RouteState Highway 1726
Coordinates36.3194, -78.80346
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 SR1726 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1726 over Cub 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1726 over Cub Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1726 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns SR1726 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.