US Bridges

SR1624 over Pauls Creek

FairPosted for load

Surry County, North Carolina · .8 MI.S.JCT.SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001710092

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1624 over Pauls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1624 over Pauls Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1624
CrossesPauls Creek
Location.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1625
RouteState Highway 1624
CountySurry County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.52712, -80.66339
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1624 over Pauls Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1624 over Pauls 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 SR1624 over Pauls Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1624 over Pauls Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1624 over Pauls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.