US Bridges

SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.E. of JCT.NC43 · Structure no. 000000001270336

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1613 E.
CrossesHornbeam Branch
Location0.5MI.E. of JCT.NC43
RouteState Highway 1613
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00256, -77.82136
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2021)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch 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 SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1613 E. over Hornbeam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.