SR1491 over Lyle Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000350025
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1491 over Lyle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1491 over Lyle Creek in Catawba 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1491 over Lyle Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1491 over Lyle 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1491 over Lyle Creek carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1491 over Lyle Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR1491 over Lyle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.