SR1538 over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1540 · Structure no. 000000001130061
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1538 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1538 over Big Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1538 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1538 over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1538 over Big Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1538 over Big Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1538 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.