US Bridges

SR1503 over Liner Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 3 MI.N.JCT.SR1508 · Structure no. 000000000870305

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1503 over Liner Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1503 over Liner Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1503
CrossesLiner Creek
Location3 MI.N.JCT.SR1508
RouteState Highway 1503
Coordinates35.62353, -82.86464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1503 over Liner Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1503 over Liner 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1503 over Liner Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1503 over Liner Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR1503 over Liner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.