US Bridges

SR1602 over Ut to Dishmon Creek

FairPosted for load

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1598 · Structure no. 000000000970167

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1602 over Ut to Dishmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1602 over Ut to Dishmon Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1602
CrossesUt to Dishmon Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1598
RouteState Highway 1602
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.03106, -81.00456
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ut to Dishmon Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1602 over Ut to Dishmon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1602 over Ut to Dishmon Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1602 over Ut to Dishmon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1602 over Ut to Dishmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.