US Bridges

SR1616 over Big Peachtree Creek

Fair

Franklin County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI S. of Jct. NC56 · Structure no. 000000000690126

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1616 over Big Peachtree Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1616 over Big Peachtree Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1616
CrossesBig Peachtree Creek
Location2.0 MI S. of Jct. NC56
RouteState Highway 1616
CountyFranklin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06986, -78.14078
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1616 over Big Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1616 over Big Peachtree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1616 over Big Peachtree Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1616 over Big Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1616 over Big Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.