US Bridges

SR1537 over Miller Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1520 · Structure no. 000000000570033

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1537 over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1537 over Miller Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1537
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1520
RouteState Highway 1537
Coordinates35.98839, -80.31489
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1537 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1537 over Miller 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1537 over Miller Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1537 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1537 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.