US Bridges

SR1637 over Jacks Branch

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1618 · Structure no. 000000000070232

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1637 over Jacks Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1637 over Jacks Branch in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1637
CrossesJacks Branch
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1618
RouteState Highway 1637
Coordinates35.06941, -80.13241
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 SR1637 over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR1637 over Jacks Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1637 over Jacks Branch carry?

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

How long is SR1637 over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1637 over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.