US Bridges

SR1541 over East Fork Deep River

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1552 · Structure no. 000000000810506

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1541 over East Fork Deep River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1541 over East Fork Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1541
CrossesEast Fork Deep River
Location50 Ft. W. Jct. SR1552
RouteState Highway 1541
Coordinates36.03739, -79.94593
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2021)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1541 over East Fork Deep River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1541 over East Fork Deep River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1541 over East Fork Deep River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1541 over East Fork Deep River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR1541 over East Fork Deep River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.