US Bridges

SR1151 over Spring Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.NC209 · Structure no. 000000001150119

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1151 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1151 over Spring Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1151
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.NC209
RouteState Highway 1151
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79183, -82.86386
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 SR1151 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1151 over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1151 over Spring Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1151 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1151 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.