US Bridges

SR1503 over Bald Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1505 · Structure no. 000000000870035

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1503 over Bald Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1503 over Bald Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1503
CrossesBald Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1505
RouteState Highway 1503
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.6048, -82.90238
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR1503 over Bald Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1503 over Bald 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1503 over Bald Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1503 over Bald Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1503 over Bald Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.