US Bridges

SR1622 over Contentnea Creek

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI E JCT SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001950010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1622 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1622 over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1622
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location1.5 MI E JCT SR1613
RouteState Highway 1622
Coordinates35.64299, -77.89022
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1622 over Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1622 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1622 over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1622 over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1622 over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.