SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR
PoorPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000870290
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1600 over Blue Ridge Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.