SR1545 over Grandmother Creek
FairAvery County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.US221 NC281 · Structure no. 000000000110031
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1545 over Grandmother Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1545 over Grandmother Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1545 over Grandmother Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1545 over Grandmother 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1545 over Grandmother Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1545 over Grandmother Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns SR1545 over Grandmother Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.