US Bridges

SR1603 over US64

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI N JCT SR1770 · Structure no. 000000001270154

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1603 over US64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1603 over US64 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1603
CrossesUS64
Location0.7 MI N JCT SR1770
RouteState Highway 1603
Coordinates35.98104, -77.89772
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1603 over US64 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1603 over US64 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1603 over US64 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1603 over US64?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR1603 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.