SR1603 over Cranberry Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 20 FT.S.JCT.SR1609 · Structure no. 000000000090038
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1603 over Cranberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1603 over Cranberry Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1603 over Cranberry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1603 over Cranberry Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1603 over Cranberry Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1603 over Cranberry Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1603 over Cranberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.