SR1602 over Little Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC279 · Structure no. 000000000710141
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1602 over Little Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1602 over Little Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1602 over Little Long Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1602 over Little Long 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1602 over Little Long Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1602 over Little Long Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1602 over Little Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.