SR1544 over Stoney Creek
PoorNash County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI N. of JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000001270116
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1544 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1544 over Stoney Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1544 over Stoney Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1544 over Stoney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1544 over Stoney Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1544 over Stoney Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1544 over Stoney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.