US Bridges

SR1653 over Black Creek

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S. of Jct. SR1659 · Structure no. 000000001950029

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1653 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1653 over Black Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1653
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2 MI S. of Jct. SR1659
RouteState Highway 1653
Coordinates35.62239, -78.02549
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1653 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1653 over Black 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 SR1653 over Black Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1653 over Black Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1653 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.