US Bridges

SR1634 over Brown Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1651 · Structure no. 000000000070007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1634 over Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1634 over Brown Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1634
CrossesBrown Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1651
RouteState Highway 1634
Coordinates35.08093, -80.02573
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1634 over Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1634 over Brown 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1634 over Brown Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1634 over Brown Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1634 over Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.