Sr1609 over Big Branch

Fair Condition73 years old1,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison
Location0.01 Mi.s.jct.sr1540
CarriesSr1609
CrossesBig Branch
Coordinates35.80164, -82.53312

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length23.0 ft (7 m)
Max Span7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Deck Area59.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001150523

Nearby Bridges

Sr1609 over Us19 23 0.2 mi Good Sr1609 over Little Ivy Creek 0.4 mi Fair Sr1557 over Little Ivy Creek 0.7 mi Poor Sr2288 over Ivy Creek 0.8 mi Poor I26 Us19 23 over Sr1557 Ivy Creek 0.8 mi Fair Sr2150 over Ivy Creek 0.8 mi Fair I26 Us19 23 Ramp over Big Branch Creek 0.9 mi Good Sr1547 over Little Ivy Creek 0.9 mi Good Nc213 over I-26 Us19 23 1.1 mi Good I-26 Us19/23 over Sr2148 1.3 mi Fair