US Bridges

SR1632 over Third Creek

Good

Alexander County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000030284

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1632 over Third Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1632 over Third Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1632
CrossesThird Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1005
RouteState Highway 1632
Coordinates35.88519, -81.08559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,400 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 SR1632 over Third Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1632 over Third Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1632 over Third Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1632 over Third Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns SR1632 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.