US Bridges

SR1671 over Goose Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI.W.JCT.SR1669 · Structure no. 000000000630036

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1671 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1671 over Goose Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1671
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.25 MI.W.JCT.SR1669
RouteState Highway 1671
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02454, -78.86067
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2015)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1671 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1671 over Goose 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1671 over Goose Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1671 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1671 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.