SR1603 over Sapony Creek
PoorNash County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.OF.SR1745 · Structure no. 000000001270044
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1603 over Sapony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1603 over Sapony Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1603 over Sapony Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1603 over Sapony Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1603 over Sapony Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1603 over Sapony Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR1603 over Sapony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.