US Bridges

SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River

Fair

Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1807 · Structure no. 000000000710160

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1607
CrossesS.Fork Catawba River
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1807
RouteState Highway 1607
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38329, -81.18852
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1607 over S.Fork Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.