US Bridges

SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1734 · Structure no. 000000000890043

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1525
CrossesTumblebug Creek
Location0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1734
RouteState Highway 1525
Coordinates35.33013, -82.35176
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2014)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1525 over Tumblebug 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 SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.