US Bridges

SR1715 over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1160 · Structure no. 000000000270095

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1715 over Brushy Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1715 over Brushy Fork Creek in Caldwell 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1715
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location0.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1160
RouteState Highway 1715
Coordinates35.87499, -81.48209
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1715 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1715 over Brushy Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1715 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1715 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1715 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.