SR1512 over Bakers Creek
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. W. Jct. SR1515 · Structure no. 000000000350015
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1512 over Bakers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1512 over Bakers Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 67 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1512 over Bakers Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR1512 over Bakers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1512 over Bakers Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1512 over Bakers Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1512 over Bakers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.