US Bridges

SR1609 over Coon Creek

Good

Granville County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC96 · Structure no. 000000000770014

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1609 over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1609 over Coon Creek in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1609
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC96
RouteState Highway 1609
Coordinates36.26813, -78.56744
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 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 SR1609 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1609 over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1609 over Coon Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1609 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1609 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.