US Bridges

SR1625 over Roan Creek

Poor

Ashe County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090295

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1625 over Roan Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1625 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 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1625
CrossesRoan Creek
Location25 FT.S.JCT.NC88
RouteState Highway 1625
CountyAshe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.39068, -81.3655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1625 over Roan Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1625 over Roan 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 SR1625 over Roan Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1625 over Roan Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1625 over Roan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.