US Bridges

SR1622 over US74 Byp

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.N.JCT.HWY601 · Structure no. 000000001790490

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1622 over US74 Byp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1622 over US74 Byp in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1622
CrossesUS74 Byp
Location0.6 MI.N.JCT.HWY601
RouteState Highway 1622
Coordinates35.02193, -80.53172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2017)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1622 over US74 Byp built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1622 over US74 Byp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1622 over US74 Byp carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1622 over US74 Byp?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1622 over US74 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.