US Bridges

SR1508 over Mud Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.SR1512 · Structure no. 000000000890019

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1508 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1508 over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1508
CrossesMud Creek
Location.01 MI.W.JCT.SR1512
RouteState Highway 1508
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35293, -82.46399
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2014)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1508 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1508 over Mud 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 SR1508 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1508 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1508 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.