US Bridges

SR1514 over Crooked Run Creek

Poor

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000450199

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1514 over Crooked Run Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1514 over Crooked Run Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1514
CrossesCrooked Run Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 1514
Coordinates35.45674, -81.5881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1514 over Crooked Run Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1514 over Crooked Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1514 over Crooked Run Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1514 over Crooked Run Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1514 over Crooked Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.