US Bridges

SR1490 over Lyle Creek

FairPosted for load

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000350022

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1490 over Lyle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1490 over Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1490
CrossesLyle Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007
RouteState Highway 1490
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72916, -81.23828
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1490 over Lyle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR1490 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1490 over Lyle Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1490 over Lyle Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1490 over Lyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.