US Bridges

SR1602 over Hickory Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .04 MI.S.JCT.US74A · Structure no. 000000000890177

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1602 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1602 over Hickory Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1602
CrossesHickory Creek
Location.04 MI.S.JCT.US74A
RouteState Highway 1602
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46816, -82.32589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2015)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1602 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1602 over Hickory Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1602 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1602 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1602 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.