US Bridges

SR1535 over Wards Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1536 · Structure no. 000000000450386

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1535 over Wards Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1535 over Wards Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1535
CrossesWards Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1536
RouteState Highway 1535
CountyCleveland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53036, -81.68519
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2000)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1535 over Wards Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1535 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1535 over Wards Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1535 over Wards Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1535 over Wards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.