US Bridges

SR1641 over Goulds Fork Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1642 · Structure no. 000000000070163

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1641 over Goulds Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1641 over Goulds Fork Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1641
CrossesGoulds Fork Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1642
RouteState Highway 1641
Coordinates35.01934, -80.1052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2022)
Projected traffic1,340 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1641 over Goulds Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR1641 over Goulds Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1641 over Goulds Fork Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1641 over Goulds Fork Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1641 over Goulds Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.