US Bridges

SR1623 over Roan Creek

Fair

Ashe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1628 · Structure no. 000000000090027

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1623 over Roan Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1623 over Roan Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1623
CrossesRoan Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1628
RouteState Highway 1623
CountyAshe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.36952, -81.35746
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SR1623 over Roan Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1623 over Roan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1623 over Roan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1623 over Roan Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1623 over Roan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.