SR1641 over Newfound Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.02 MI.S.JCT.SR1623 · Structure no. 000000000210003
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1641 over Newfound Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1641 over Newfound Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 SR1641 over Newfound Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1641 over Newfound 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1641 over Newfound Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1641 over Newfound Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1641 over Newfound Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.