SR1544 over Big Creek
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1546 · Structure no. 000000001130059
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1544 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1544 over Big Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1544 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1544 over Big 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1544 over Big Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1544 over Big Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1544 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.