SR1606 over Contentnea Creek
GoodWilson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001950007
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1606 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1606 over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1606 over Contentnea Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1606 over Contentnea 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1606 over Contentnea Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1606 over Contentnea Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR1606 over Contentnea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.