SR1552 over Blue Creek
GoodCaldwell County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1550 · Structure no. 000000000270034
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1552 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1552 over Blue Creek in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1552 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1552 over Blue 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does SR1552 over Blue Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1552 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR1552 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.