US Bridges

SR1726 over Hardee Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1808 · Structure no. 000000001470219

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1726 over Hardee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1726 over Hardee Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1726
CrossesHardee Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1808
RouteState Highway 1726
Coordinates35.57646, -77.32342
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR1726 over Hardee Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1726 over Hardee 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 SR1726 over Hardee Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1726 over Hardee Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR1726 over Hardee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.