SR1596 over Rocky Creek
PoorIredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. NC115 · Structure no. 000000000970160
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1596 over Rocky Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1596 over Rocky Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1596 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1596 over Rocky Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1596 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1596 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1596 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.