SR1627 over Middle Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC106 · Structure no. 000000001130213
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1627 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1627 over Middle 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1627 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1627 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1627 over Middle Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1627 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1627 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.