US Bridges

SR1650 over S. Pr. Falling Creek

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N. Jct. SR1903 · Structure no. 000000001530200

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1650 over S. Pr. Falling Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1650 over S. Pr. Falling Creek in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1650
CrossesS. Pr. Falling Creek
Location0.2 MI N. Jct. SR1903
RouteState Highway 1650
Coordinates34.92049, -79.92743
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2019)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1650 over S. Pr. Falling Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1650 over S. Pr. 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1650 over S. Pr. Falling Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1650 over S. Pr. Falling Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns SR1650 over S. Pr. Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.