SR1620 over Bear Creek
GoodFranklin County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of SR1619 · Structure no. 000000000690148
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1620 over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1620 over Bear Creek in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1620 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1620 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does SR1620 over Bear Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1620 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1620 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.