SR1656 over Carters Creek
GoodDavie County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1659 · Structure no. 000000000590024
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1656 over Carters Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1656 over Carters Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1656 over Carters Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1656 over Carters 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 SR1656 over Carters Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1656 over Carters Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1656 over Carters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.