US Bridges

SR1532 over Wilkinson Creek

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1526 · Structure no. 000000000370444

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1532 over Wilkinson Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1532 over Wilkinson Creek in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1532
CrossesWilkinson Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1526
RouteState Highway 1532
Coordinates35.82602, -79.14434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1532 over Wilkinson Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1532 over Wilkinson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1532 over Wilkinson Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1532 over Wilkinson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1532 over Wilkinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.