US Bridges

SR1534 over N.S. RR

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000890373

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1534 over N.S. RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1534 over N.S. RR 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1534
CrossesN.S. RR
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.US25
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39598, -82.50256
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2016)
Projected traffic12,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1534 over N.S. RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1534 over N.S. RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1534 over N.S. RR carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1534 over N.S. RR?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1534 over N.S. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.