US Bridges

SR1690 over Pokeberry Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.24 MI W JCT US15/US501 · Structure no. 000000000370539

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1690 over Pokeberry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1690 over Pokeberry Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1690
CrossesPokeberry Creek
Location1.24 MI W JCT US15/US501
RouteState Highway 1690
Coordinates35.82733, -79.10022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1690 over Pokeberry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1690 over Pokeberry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1690 over Pokeberry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1690 over Pokeberry Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1690 over Pokeberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.