SR1602 over Clear Creek
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · .04 MI.S.JCT.SR1603 · Structure no. 000000000890346
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1602 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1602 over Clear Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1602 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1602 over Clear 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1602 over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1602 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SR1602 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.