US Bridges

SR1618 over Moores Fork Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.NC89 · Structure no. 000000001710089

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1618 over Moores Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1618 over Moores Fork Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1618
CrossesMoores Fork Creek
Location.7 MI.N.JCT.NC89
RouteState Highway 1618
Coordinates36.50988, -80.70596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1618 over Moores Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1618 over Moores Fork 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1618 over Moores Fork Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1618 over Moores Fork Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1618 over Moores Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.