US Bridges

SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.SR1734 · Structure no. 000000000890319

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1525
CrossesTumblebug Creek
Location.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1734
RouteState Highway 1525
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.33259, -82.34993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic8,200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1525 over Tumblebug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.