SR1635 over Middle Creek
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.SR1684 · Structure no. 000000001130044
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1635 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1635 over Middle Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR1635 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1635 over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1635 over Middle Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1635 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1635 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.