US Bridges

SR1604W over US301

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1616 · Structure no. 000000001270334

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1604W over US301 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1604W over US301 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 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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CarriesSR1604W
CrossesUS301
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1616
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.96828, -77.81434
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1604W over US301 built?

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

What condition is SR1604W over US301 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1604W over US301 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1604W over US301?

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 SR1604W over US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.