US Bridges

SR1725 over Goshen Swamp

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI N. of NC50 · Structure no. 000000001630240

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1725 over Goshen Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1725 over Goshen Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1725
CrossesGoshen Swamp
Location0.8 MI N. of NC50
RouteState Highway 1725
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.19774, -78.2097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 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 SR1725 over Goshen Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1725 over Goshen Swamp 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1725 over Goshen Swamp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1725 over Goshen Swamp?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1725 over Goshen Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.