US Bridges

SR1622 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Stokes County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2106 · Structure no. 000000001690121

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1622 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1622 over Crooked Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1622
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR2106
RouteState Highway 1622
Coordinates36.53354, -80.09217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1622 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1622 over Crooked 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1622 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1622 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1622 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.