US Bridges

SR1619 over Leiths Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001650053

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1619 over Leiths Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1619 over Leiths Creek in Scotland 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1619
CrossesLeiths Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1613
RouteState Highway 1619
Coordinates34.70586, -79.42304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1619 over Leiths Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1619 over Leiths 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 SR1619 over Leiths Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1619 over Leiths Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1619 over Leiths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.