US Bridges

SR1608 over Turkey Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.E.JCT.SR1609 · Structure no. 000000000210015

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1608 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1608 over Turkey Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1608
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.02 MI.E.JCT.SR1609
RouteState Highway 1608
Coordinates35.69284, -82.70791
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1608 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1608 over Turkey 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 SR1608 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1608 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1608 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.