SR1537 over Third Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 20 Ft. S. Jct. SR1536 · Structure no. 000000000970095
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1537 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1537 over Third Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1537 over Third Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1537 over Third 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1537 over Third Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1537 over Third Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1537 over Third Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.