SR1609 over Little Ivy Creek
FairPosted for loadMadison County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1556 · Structure no. 000000001150522
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1609 over Little Ivy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1609 over Little Ivy Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1609 over Little Ivy Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1609 over Little Ivy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1609 over Little Ivy Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1609 over Little Ivy Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1609 over Little Ivy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.