SR1638 over Lick Fork
PoorPosted for loadGaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1641 · Structure no. 000000000710104
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1638 over Lick Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1638 over Lick Fork in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1638 over Lick Fork built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1638 over Lick Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1638 over Lick Fork carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1638 over Lick Fork?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1638 over Lick Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.