SR1503 over Mud Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1505 · Structure no. 000000000890175
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1503 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1503 over Mud Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1503 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1503 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 SR1503 over Mud Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1503 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1503 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.