US Bridges

US25 70 over Sprouse Branch

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · AT.JCT.SR1587 · Structure no. 000000001150527

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 70 over Sprouse Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US25 70 over Sprouse Branch in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,600 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS25 70
CrossesSprouse Branch
LocationAT.JCT.SR1587
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.76399, -82.61271
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2019)
Projected traffic19,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 70 over Sprouse Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 70 over Sprouse Branch 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US25 70 over Sprouse Branch carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US25 70 over Sprouse Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US25 70 over Sprouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.