US Bridges

SR1600 over Fishing Creek

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi.N. of SR1609 · Structure no. 000000001850045

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1600 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1600 over Fishing Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1600
CrossesFishing Creek
Location2.4 Mi.N. of SR1609
RouteState Highway 1600
Coordinates36.35749, -78.14494
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1600 over Fishing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1600 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1600 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1600 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.