US Bridges

SR1545 over Southern Railroad

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, North Carolina · 15 MI.W.JCT.SR1541 · Structure no. 000000000890237

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1545 over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1545 over Southern Railroad in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1545
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location15 MI.W.JCT.SR1541
RouteState Highway 1545
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43349, -82.49549
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
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1545 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1545 over Southern Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1545 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1545 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1545 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.