US Bridges

SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1639 · Structure no. 000000001250058

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1640
CrossesPersimmon Glade Branch
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1639
RouteState Highway 1640
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44961, -79.43056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1640 over Persimmon Glade Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.