US Bridges

SR1641 over Chockoyotte Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1709 · Structure no. 000000000830184

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1641 over Chockoyotte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1641 over Chockoyotte Creek in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1641
CrossesChockoyotte Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1709
RouteState Highway 1641
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.41889, -77.61356
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2015)
Projected traffic5,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1641 over Chockoyotte Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1641 over Chockoyotte 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1641 over Chockoyotte Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1641 over Chockoyotte Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1641 over Chockoyotte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.