SR1538 over South Fork Little River
GoodOrange County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1575 · Structure no. 000000001350057
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1538 over South Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1538 over South Fork Little River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1538 over South Fork Little River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1538 over South Fork Little River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1538 over South Fork Little River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1538 over South Fork Little River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1538 over South Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.