US Bridges

SR1515 over Branch of Bakers Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1512 · Structure no. 000000000350016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1515 over Branch of Bakers Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1515 over Branch of Bakers Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1515
CrossesBranch of Bakers Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1512
RouteState Highway 1515
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77202, -81.18738
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1515 over Branch of Bakers Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1515 over Branch of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1515 over Branch of Bakers Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1515 over Branch of Bakers Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1515 over Branch of Bakers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.