US Bridges

SR1596 over Little Forbush Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1584 · Structure no. 000000001970086

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1596 over Little Forbush Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1596 over Little Forbush Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1596
CrossesLittle Forbush Creek
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1584
RouteState Highway 1596
CountyYadkin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.18728, -80.58294
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1596 over Little Forbush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1596 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1596 over Little Forbush Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1596 over Little Forbush Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1596 over Little Forbush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.