US Bridges

SR1546 over Bull Run Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI N JCT SR4121 · Structure no. 000000000811440

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1546 over Bull Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1546 over Bull Run Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1546
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT SR4121
RouteState Highway 1546
Coordinates36.0073, -79.9196
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2021)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1546 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1546 over Bull Run Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1546 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SR1546 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR1546 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.