SR1601 over Basket Creek
FairNash County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi.E. Jct. SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001270284
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1601 over Basket Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1601 over Basket Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1601 over Basket Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1601 over Basket 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1601 over Basket Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1601 over Basket Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1601 over Basket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.