SR1621 over Drowning Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .7 MI.S.JCT.SR1611 · Structure no. 000000000230354
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1621 over Drowning Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1621 over Drowning Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1621 over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1621 over Drowning 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1621 over Drowning Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1621 over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1621 over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.