SR1653 over Hickory Knoll Creek
PoorMacon County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1644 · Structure no. 000000001130345
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1653 over Hickory Knoll Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1653 over Hickory Knoll Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1653 over Hickory Knoll Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1653 over Hickory Knoll 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 SR1653 over Hickory Knoll Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1653 over Hickory Knoll Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SR1653 over Hickory Knoll Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.