US Bridges

SR1643 over Southern Railroad

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000870272

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1643 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1643 over Southern Railroad in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1643
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location100 FT.N.JCT.US19 23
RouteState Highway 1643
Coordinates35.5343, -82.83699
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2016)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1643 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1643 over Southern Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1643 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1643 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR1643 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.