US Bridges

SR1640 over I-795

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 1.1 M. E. Jct. SR1655 · Structure no. 000000001950279

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1640 over I-795 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1640 over I-795 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 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1640
CrossesI-795
Location1.1 M. E. Jct. SR1655
RouteState Highway 1640
Coordinates35.60491, -77.98035
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1640 over I-795 built?

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

What condition is SR1640 over I-795 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 SR1640 over I-795 carry?

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

How long is SR1640 over I-795?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1640 over I-795?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.