SR1538 over Hardison Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadMartin County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI.E.JCT.SR1542 · Structure no. 000000001170027
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1538 over Hardison Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1538 over Hardison Mill Creek in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1538 over Hardison Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1538 over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1538 over Hardison Mill Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1538 over Hardison Mill Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1538 over Hardison Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.