US Bridges

SR1488 over Branch Lyle Creek

FairPosted for load

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1486 · Structure no. 000000000350018

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1488 over Branch Lyle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1488 over Branch Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1488
CrossesBranch Lyle Creek
Location0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1486
RouteState Highway 1488
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75319, -81.21525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1488 over Branch Lyle Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR1488 over Branch Lyle 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 SR1488 over Branch Lyle Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1488 over Branch Lyle Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1488 over Branch Lyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.