SR1622 over Dix Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1623 · Structure no. 000000000210005
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1622 over Dix Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1622 over Dix Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1622 over Dix Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1622 over Dix Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1622 over Dix Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1622 over Dix Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1622 over Dix Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.