US Bridges

SR1626 over Big Branch Creek

Fair

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1605 · Structure no. 000000000030129

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1626 over Big Branch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1626 over Big Branch Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1626
CrossesBig Branch Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1605
RouteState Highway 1626
CountyAlexander County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82838, -81.10125
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1626 over Big Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1626 over Big Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1626 over Big Branch Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1626 over Big Branch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1626 over Big Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.