US Bridges

SR1609 over Leiths Creek

FairPosted for load

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1614 · Structure no. 000000001650044

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1609 over Leiths Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR1609 over Leiths Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1609
CrossesLeiths Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1614
RouteState Highway 1609
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.74344, -79.41959
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1609 over Leiths Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1609 over Leiths 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1609 over Leiths Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1609 over Leiths Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1609 over Leiths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.