US Bridges

SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC171 · Structure no. 000000001170025

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1538
CrossesBr Hardison Mill Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. NC171
RouteState Highway 1538
Coordinates35.69453, -76.98014
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1538 over Br Hardison Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.