SR1600 over Little Quankey Creek
FairPosted for loadHalifax County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC903 · Structure no. 000000000830084
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1600 over Little Quankey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1600 over Little Quankey Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1600 over Little Quankey Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SR1600 over Little Quankey 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1600 over Little Quankey Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1600 over Little Quankey Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1600 over Little Quankey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.