SR1548 over South Fork Little River
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1540 · Structure no. 000000001350114
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1548 over South Fork Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1548 over South Fork Little River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1548 over South Fork Little River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SR1548 over South Fork Little River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1548 over South Fork Little River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1548 over South Fork Little River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1548 over South Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.