SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek
FairPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1621 · Structure no. 000000001130036
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1620 over Turtle Pond 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.