US Bridges

SR1602 over US264 Byp.

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1622 · Structure no. 000000001950255

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1602 over US264 Byp. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1602 over US264 Byp. in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1602
CrossesUS264 Byp.
Location1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1622
RouteState Highway 1602
Coordinates35.66831, -77.87914
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1602 over US264 Byp. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1602 over US264 Byp. 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1602 over US264 Byp. carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1602 over US264 Byp.?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1602 over US264 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.