US Bridges

SR1507 over Cat Creek

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1554 · Structure no. 000000001130224

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1507 over Cat Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1507 over Cat Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1507
CrossesCat Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1554
RouteState Highway 1507
Coordinates35.19798, -83.34119
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1507 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1507 over Cat 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1507 over Cat Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1507 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1507 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.