SR1601 over Little Long Creek
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000710154
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 1979 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1601 over Little Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1601 over Little Long Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1601 over Little Long Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1601 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 SR1601 over Little Long Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1601 over Little Long Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1601 over Little Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.