US Bridges

SR1544 over Disons Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000001230036

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1544 over Disons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1544 over Disons Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1544
CrossesDisons Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1118
RouteState Highway 1544
Coordinates35.25399, -79.94337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic140 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1544 over Disons Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1544 over Disons Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1544 over Disons Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1544 over Disons Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1544 over Disons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.