US Bridges

SR1638 over I73/74 US220

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1639 · Structure no. 000000001230250

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1638 over I73/74 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1638 over I73/74 US220 in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1638
CrossesI73/74 US220
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1639
RouteState Highway 1638
Coordinates35.17353, -79.71345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1638 over I73/74 US220 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1638 over I73/74 US220 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1638 over I73/74 US220 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1638 over I73/74 US220?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR1638 over I73/74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.