US Bridges

SR1600 over Gully Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.NC89 · Structure no. 000000001710213

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1600 over Gully Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1600 over Gully Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1600
CrossesGully Creek
Location0.3 MI.N.JCT.NC89
RouteState Highway 1600
Coordinates36.5319, -80.86693
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic780 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 SR1600 over Gully Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1600 over Gully 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 SR1600 over Gully Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1600 over Gully Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1600 over Gully Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.