US Bridges

SR1692 over Clark Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1457 · Structure no. 000000000350295

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1692 over Clark Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1692 over Clark Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1692
CrossesClark Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1457
RouteState Highway 1692
Coordinates35.72949, -81.31426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1692 over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1692 over Clark 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1692 over Clark Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1692 over Clark Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1692 over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.