SR1605 over Sandymush Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1604 · Structure no. 000000000210523
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1605 over Sandymush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1605 over Sandymush Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1605 over Sandymush Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1605 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1605 over Sandymush Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1605 over Sandymush Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1605 over Sandymush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.