SR1607 over Sulphur Branch
PoorPosted for loadGaston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1610 · Structure no. 000000000710145
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1607 over Sulphur Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1607 over Sulphur Branch in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1607 over Sulphur Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1607 over Sulphur Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1607 over Sulphur Branch carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1607 over Sulphur Branch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1607 over Sulphur Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.