US Bridges

SR1625 over Big Governors Creek

GoodPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1626 · Structure no. 000000001250048

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1625 over Big Governors Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1625 over Big Governors Creek in Moore 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1625
CrossesBig Governors Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1626
RouteState Highway 1625
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45801, -79.36967
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1625 over Big Governors Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1625 over Big Governors Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1625 over Big Governors Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1625 over Big Governors Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1625 over Big Governors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.