SR1546 over Western Prong
GoodColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1003 · Structure no. 000000000470198
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1546 over Western Prong is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1546 over Western Prong in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1546 over Western Prong built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1546 over Western Prong 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1546 over Western Prong carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1546 over Western Prong?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1546 over Western Prong?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.