US Bridges

SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk

FairPosted for load

Madison County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1536 · Structure no. 000000001150493

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1537
CrossesMid. Fork California Crk
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1536
RouteState Highway 1537
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84638, -82.4963
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1995)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk built?

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

What condition is SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1537 over Mid. Fork California Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.