US Bridges

SR1722 over I40

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. S. Jct. SR1723 · Structure no. 000000001630401

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1722 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1722 over I40 in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1722
CrossesI40
Location0.01 Mi. S. Jct. SR1723
RouteState Highway 1722
Coordinates35.18922, -78.28047
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR1722 over I40 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1722 over I40 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 SR1722 over I40 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1722 over I40?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1722 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.