US Bridges

SR1512 over Hunting Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1443 · Structure no. 000000000230001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1512 over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1512 over Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1512
CrossesHunting Creek
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1443
RouteState Highway 1512
Coordinates35.76019, -81.65502
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1512 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1512 over Hunting Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1512 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1512 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1512 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.