SR1618 over Clear Creek
GoodPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001130035
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1618 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1618 over Clear Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1618 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1618 over Clear 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1618 over Clear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1618 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns SR1618 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.