US Bridges

SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1623 · Structure no. 000000000070308

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1627
CrossesW.S.S.B. Railroad
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1623
RouteState Highway 1627
Coordinates35.18245, -80.11695
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1627 over W.S.S.B. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.