SR1616 over Brown Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1515 · Structure no. 000000000390225
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1616 over Brown Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1616 over Brown Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1616 over Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1616 over Brown 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1616 over Brown Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1616 over Brown Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1616 over Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.