US Bridges

SR1728 over Cub Creek

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. of SR1759 · Structure no. 000000001450189

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1728 over Cub Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1728 over Cub Creek in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1728
CrossesCub Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of SR1759
RouteState Highway 1728
Coordinates36.29354, -78.81829
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1728 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1728 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1728 over Cub Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1728 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1728 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.