SR1512 over Howard Creek
PoorPosted for loadBurke County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1536 · Structure no. 000000000230005
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1512 over Howard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1512 over Howard Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1512 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1512 over Howard Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1512 over Howard Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1512 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1512 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.