US Bridges

SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR1504 · Structure no. 000000001150249

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1503
CrossesBig Laurel Creek
Location.05 MI.W.JCT.SR1504
RouteState Highway 1503
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91124, -82.52096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1503 over Big Laurel 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 August 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1503 over Big Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.