SR1627 over Mill Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1628 · Structure no. 000000001790022
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1627 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1627 over Mill Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1627 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is SR1627 over Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1627 over Mill Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1627 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1627 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.