SR1543 over Wards Creek
FairPosted for loadCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1541 · Structure no. 000000000450168
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1543 over Wards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1543 over Wards Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1543 over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1543 over Wards 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1543 over Wards Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1543 over Wards Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1543 over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.