US Bridges

SR1640 over Fishing Creek

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Warren County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1637 · Structure no. 000000001850077

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1640 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1640 over Fishing Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1640
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1637
RouteState Highway 1640
CountyWarren County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.23999, -78.0266
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 SR1640 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1640 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1640 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1640 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1640 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.