US Bridges

SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch

Fair

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1539 · Structure no. 000000000370365

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1542
CrossesPersimmons Nursry Branch
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1539
RouteState Highway 1542
CountyChatham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87199, -79.22058
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1542 over Persimmons Nursry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.