SR1647 over Drowning Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1655 · Structure no. 000000000230210
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1647 over Drowning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1647 over Drowning Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 SR1647 over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1647 over Drowning 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1647 over Drowning Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1647 over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR1647 over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.