US Bridges

SR1540 over Little Ivy Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1541 · Structure no. 000000001150307

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1540 over Little Ivy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1540 over Little Ivy Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1540
CrossesLittle Ivy Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1541
RouteState Highway 1540
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8207, -82.50504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1540 over Little Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1540 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 SR1540 over Little Ivy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1540 over Little Ivy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1540 over Little Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.