SR1728 over Walnut Creek
FairWayne County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI S. JCT US70 · Structure no. 000000001910120
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1728 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1728 over Walnut Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1728 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1728 over Walnut Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1728 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1728 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1728 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.