US Bridges

SR1616 over Marsh Swamp

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Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.W.JCT.SR1617 · Structure no. 000000000830185

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1616 over Marsh Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1616 over Marsh Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1616
CrossesMarsh Swamp
Location0.4MI.W.JCT.SR1617
RouteState Highway 1616
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.34663, -77.67772
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic460 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1616 over Marsh Swamp built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1616 over Marsh Swamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1616 over Marsh Swamp carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1616 over Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1616 over Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.