US Bridges

SR1622 over Tar River

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT SR1623 · Structure no. 000000000770015

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1622 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1622 over Tar River in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1622
CrossesTar River
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR1623
RouteState Highway 1622
Coordinates36.1908, -78.55789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1622 over Tar River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1622 over Tar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1622 over Tar River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1622 over Tar River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1622 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.