US Bridges

SR1628 over Mclendons Creek

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1640 · Structure no. 000000001250060

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1628 over Mclendons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1628 over Mclendons Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1628
CrossesMclendons Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1640
RouteState Highway 1628
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45035, -79.42213
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1628 over Mclendons Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1628 over Mclendons 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1628 over Mclendons Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SR1628 over Mclendons Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SR1628 over Mclendons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.