US Bridges

SR1546 over Hoyle Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1586 · Structure no. 000000000230110

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1546 over Hoyle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1546 over Hoyle Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1546
CrossesHoyle Creek
Location.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1586
RouteState Highway 1546
Coordinates35.76166, -81.54885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1546 over Hoyle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1546 over Hoyle 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1546 over Hoyle Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1546 over Hoyle Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR1546 over Hoyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.