US Bridges

SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1602 · Structure no. 000000000670014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River is a steel culvert carrying SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1600
CrossesUt to Yadkin River
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1602
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.23261, -80.43644
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1600 over Ut to Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.