SR1542 over Town Creek
GoodMontgomery County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. of JCT NC731 · Structure no. 000000001230271
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1542 over Town Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1542 over Town Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1542 over Town Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1542 over Town 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does SR1542 over Town Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1542 over Town Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns SR1542 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.