SR1603 over Bear Creek
GoodLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E. of Jct. SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001070164
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1603 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1603 over Bear Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1603 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1603 over Bear 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does SR1603 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1603 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1603 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.