SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1678 · Structure no. 000000001130133
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2015 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 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1620 over Turtle Pond 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1620 over Turtle Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.