US Bridges

SR1648 over N. Fork Falling Creek

FairPosted for load

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1650 DR · Structure no. 000000001530163

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1648 over N. Fork Falling Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1648 over N. Fork Falling Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1648
CrossesN. Fork Falling Creek
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1650 DR
RouteState Highway 1648
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.93541, -79.76404
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1648 over N. Fork Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is SR1648 over N. Fork Falling 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1648 over N. Fork Falling Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1648 over N. Fork Falling Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1648 over N. Fork Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.