US Bridges

SR1600 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1547 · Structure no. 000000001790005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1600 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1600 over Clear Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1600
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1547
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.18617, -80.51095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1600 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1600 over Clear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1600 over Clear Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1600 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1600 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.