US Bridges

SR1602 over Sandy Creek

Poor

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1622 · Structure no. 000000001950127

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1602 over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1602 over Sandy Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1602
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1622
RouteState Highway 1602
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67689, -77.88415
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1602 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR1602 over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1602 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1602 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1602 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.