US Bridges

SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy

Good

Person County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI W JCT US501 · Structure no. 000000001450048

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy in Person County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1605
CrossesNorfolk & Western Rwy
Location1.7 MI W JCT US501
RouteState Highway 1605
Coordinates36.44372, -78.95491
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1605 over Norfolk & Western Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.