US Bridges

SR1568 over Honeycutt Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI.N.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110308

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1568 over Honeycutt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1568 over Honeycutt Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1568
CrossesHoneycutt Creek
Location1.8 MI.N.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1568
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.86466, -81.98259
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2000)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1568 over Honeycutt Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR1568 over Honeycutt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1568 over Honeycutt Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1568 over Honeycutt Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1568 over Honeycutt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.