SR1603 over Cranberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1604 · Structure no. 000000000090092
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1603 over Cranberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1603 over Cranberry Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1603 over Cranberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1603 over Cranberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.