US Bridges

SR1605 over North Deep Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1509 · Structure no. 000000001970184

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1605 over North Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1605 over North Deep Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1605
CrossesNorth Deep Creek
Location.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1509
RouteState Highway 1605
Coordinates36.13615, -80.62991
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1605 over North Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1605 over North Deep 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 SR1605 over North Deep Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1605 over North Deep Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1605 over North Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.