SR1598 over Little Forbush Creek
FairPosted for loadYadkin County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1597 · Structure no. 000000001970083
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1598 over Little Forbush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1598 over Little Forbush Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1598 over Little Forbush Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1598 over Little 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 SR1598 over Little Forbush Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1598 over Little Forbush Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1598 over Little Forbush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.