SR1509 over Liner Creek
FairHaywood County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1503 · Structure no. 000000000870030
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1509 over Liner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1509 over Liner Creek in Haywood 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1509 over Liner Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1509 over Liner 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1509 over Liner Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1509 over Liner Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1509 over Liner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.