US Bridges

SR1649 over Richland Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1664 · Structure no. 000000001830043

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1649 over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1649 over Richland Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1649
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1664
RouteState Highway 1649
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83414, -78.72013
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2015)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1649 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1649 over Richland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1649 over Richland Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1649 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1649 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.