US Bridges

SR1726 over I95

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI E JCT US301 · Structure no. 000000001550162

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1726 over I95 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1726 over I95 in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1726
CrossesI95
Location0.8 MI E JCT US301
RouteState Highway 1726
Coordinates34.84741, -78.96994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2017)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1726 over I95 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR1726 over I95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1726 over I95 carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1726 over I95?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1726 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.