US Bridges

SR1528 over Featherstone Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .9 MI.N.JCT.SR1560 · Structure no. 000000000890309

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1528 over Featherstone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1528 over Featherstone Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1528
CrossesFeatherstone Creek
Location.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1560
RouteState Highway 1528
Coordinates35.39061, -82.44411
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2016)
Projected traffic1,340 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 SR1528 over Featherstone Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1528 over Featherstone 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1528 over Featherstone Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1528 over Featherstone Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1528 over Featherstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.