US Bridges

SR1649 over Flat Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1650 · Structure no. 000000000070009

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1649 over Flat Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1649 over Flat Fork Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1649
CrossesFlat Fork Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1650
RouteState Highway 1649
Coordinates35.05241, -80.043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1649 over Flat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1649 over Flat Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1649 over Flat Fork Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1649 over Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1649 over Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.