US Bridges

SR1600 over Forbush Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1605 · Structure no. 000000001970073

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1600 over Forbush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1600 over Forbush Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1600
CrossesForbush Creek
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1605
RouteState Highway 1600
Coordinates36.13602, -80.54925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1600 over Forbush Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1600 over Forbush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1600 over Forbush Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1600 over Forbush Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1600 over Forbush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.