US Bridges

SR1647 over Little Shocco Creek

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI S JCT SR1620 · Structure no. 000000001850140

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1647 over Little Shocco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1647 over Little Shocco Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR1647
CrossesLittle Shocco Creek
Location0.9 MI S JCT SR1620
RouteState Highway 1647
Coordinates36.24793, -78.16214
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 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 SR1647 over Little Shocco Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1647 over Little Shocco 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1647 over Little Shocco Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1647 over Little Shocco Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1647 over Little Shocco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.