US Bridges

SR1503 over Clear Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1508 · Structure no. 000000000890018

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1503 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1503 over Clear Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1503
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1508
RouteState Highway 1503
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34853, -82.45702
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1503 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1503 over Clear 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 SR1503 over Clear Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1503 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1503 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.