SR1600 over Old Richmond Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC67 · Structure no. 000000000670013
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1600 over Old Richmond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1600 over Old Richmond Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 SR1600 over Old Richmond Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1600 over Old Richmond 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1600 over Old Richmond Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1600 over Old Richmond Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1600 over Old Richmond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.