US Bridges

SR1550 over Warner Creek

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.E.JCT.NC27 & NC109 · Structure no. 000000001230076

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1550 over Warner Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1550 over Warner Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1550
CrossesWarner Creek
Location1.3 MI.E.JCT.NC27 & NC109
RouteState Highway 1550
Coordinates35.32111, -79.91964
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2016)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1550 over Warner Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1550 over Warner 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1550 over Warner Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1550 over Warner Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1550 over Warner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.