US Bridges

SR1600 over White Oak Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1605 · Structure no. 000000001830055

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1600 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1600 over White Oak Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1600
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1605
RouteState Highway 1600
Coordinates35.7759, -78.90262
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2017)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1600 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1600 over White Oak Creek 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1600 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1600 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1600 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.