US Bridges

SR1606 over US264

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1606 · Structure no. 000000001950254

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1606 over US264 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1606 over US264 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSR1606
CrossesUS264
Location0.9 Mi. N. Jct. SR1606
RouteState Highway 1606
Coordinates35.67392, -77.90681
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1606 over US264 built?

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

What condition is SR1606 over US264 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1606 over US264 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1606 over US264?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR1606 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.