SR1605 over Yadkin River
PoorYadkin County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1566 · Structure no. 000000001970186
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,011 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1605 over Yadkin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1605 over Yadkin River in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 1,011 ft (308.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1605 over Yadkin River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1605 over Yadkin River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1605 over Yadkin River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1605 over Yadkin River?
The structure is 1,011 ft (308.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1605 over Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.