SR1537 over Little Lick Creek
FairLee County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1508 · Structure no. 000000001050112
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1537 over Little Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1537 over Little Lick Creek in Lee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Little Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1537 over Little Lick Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1537 over Little Lick Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1537 over Little Lick Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1537 over Little Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.