SR1546 over Little Ivy Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1540 · Structure no. 000000001150002
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1546 over Little Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1546 over Little Ivy Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1546 over Little Ivy Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR1546 over Little Ivy 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 SR1546 over Little Ivy Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1546 over Little Ivy Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1546 over Little Ivy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.