US Bridges

SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.19MI. N. of Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000001270159

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1541
CrossesHornbeam Branch
Location1.19MI. N. of Jct. NC43
RouteState Highway 1541
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98138, -77.8015
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1541 over Hornbeam Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.