US Bridges

SR1681 over Stewarts Creek

PoorPosted for load

Union County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001790021

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1681 over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1681 over Stewarts Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1681
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1006
RouteState Highway 1681
Coordinates35.03719, -80.47611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1681 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1681 over Stewarts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1681 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1681 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1681 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.