SR1607 over Sandymush Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1605 · Structure no. 000000000210011
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1607 over Sandymush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1607 over Sandymush Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1607 over Sandymush Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1607 over Sandymush 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 SR1607 over Sandymush Creek carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1607 over Sandymush Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1607 over Sandymush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.