US Bridges

SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1502 · Structure no. 000000001150246

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1503
CrossesBig Laurel Creek
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR1502
RouteState Highway 1503
Coordinates35.9101, -82.54349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1503 over Big Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.