SR1515 over Taylor Creek
PoorCherokee County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1517 · Structure no. 000000000390021
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1515 over Taylor Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1515 over Taylor Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1515 over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1515 over Taylor Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1515 over Taylor Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1515 over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1515 over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.