US Bridges

SR1607 over Crooked Run Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1604 · Structure no. 000000000670225

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1607 over Crooked Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1607 over Crooked Run Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1607
CrossesCrooked Run Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1604
RouteState Highway 1607
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.25943, -80.40702
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1607 over Crooked Run Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1607 over Crooked Run 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 SR1607 over Crooked Run Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1607 over Crooked Run Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1607 over Crooked Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.