SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110167
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork 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 2022.
How much traffic does SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns SR1539 over Thompsoms Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.