US Bridges

SR1614 over Snow Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1610 · Structure no. 000000000970535

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1614 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1614 over Snow Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1614
CrossesSnow Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1610
RouteState Highway 1614
Coordinates35.97318, -81.00409
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2015)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1614 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR1614 over Snow 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1614 over Snow Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1614 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1614 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.