US Bridges

SR1610 over Prong Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1609 · Structure no. 000000000630171

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1610 over Prong Camp Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1610 over Prong Camp Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1610
CrossesProng Camp Creek
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1609
RouteState Highway 1610
Coordinates36.22625, -78.82857
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1610 over Prong Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1610 over Prong Camp 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 SR1610 over Prong Camp Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1610 over Prong Camp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1610 over Prong Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.