US Bridges

SR1612 over Lanes Creek

Fair

Anson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1610 · Structure no. 000000000070218

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1612 over Lanes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1612 over Lanes Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1612
CrossesLanes Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1610
RouteState Highway 1612
CountyAnson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13048, -80.18828
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic700 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 SR1612 over Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR1612 over Lanes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1612 over Lanes Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1612 over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1612 over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.