SR1608 over Piney Branch
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1603 · Structure no. 000000000090248
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1608 over Piney Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1608 over Piney Branch in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1608 over Piney Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1608 over Piney Branch 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 SR1608 over Piney Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1608 over Piney Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1608 over Piney Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.