SR1535 over Falling Creek
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI W JCT SR 1532 · Structure no. 000000001070074
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1535 over Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1535 over Falling Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1535 over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1535 over Falling 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1535 over Falling Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1535 over Falling Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1535 over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.