US Bridges

SR1601 over North Hominy Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000870410

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1601 over North Hominy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1601 over North Hominy Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1601
CrossesNorth Hominy Creek
Location.6 MI.S.JCT.SR1004
RouteState Highway 1601
Coordinates35.5455, -82.81243
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1601 over North Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1601 over North Hominy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1601 over North Hominy Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1601 over North Hominy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1601 over North Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.