US Bridges

SR1604E over US301BYP.

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001270181

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1604E over US301BYP. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1604E over US301BYP. in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1604E
CrossesUS301BYP.
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1616
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96821, -77.81467
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2022)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1604E over US301BYP. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1604E over US301BYP. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1604E over US301BYP. carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1604E over US301BYP.?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1604E over US301BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.