US Bridges

SR1610 over Cribs Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1609 · Structure no. 000000000070207

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1610 over Cribs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1610 over Cribs Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1610
CrossesCribs Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1609
RouteState Highway 1610
Coordinates35.14234, -80.20855
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic800 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 SR1610 over Cribs Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1610 over Cribs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1610 over Cribs Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1610 over Cribs Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1610 over Cribs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.