SR1646 over Falling Creek
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001530169
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1646 over Falling Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1646 over Falling Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1646 over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR1646 over Falling Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does SR1646 over Falling Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1646 over Falling Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1646 over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.