SR1606 over Ellsworth Creek
FairDavie County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000590107
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1606 over Ellsworth Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1606 over Ellsworth Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1606 over Ellsworth Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1606 over Ellsworth 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1606 over Ellsworth Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1606 over Ellsworth Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1606 over Ellsworth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.