SR1521 over Hughes Creek
GoodPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1539 · Structure no. 000000001490213
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1521 over Hughes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1521 over Hughes Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1521 over Hughes Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1521 over Hughes 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1521 over Hughes Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1521 over Hughes Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1521 over Hughes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.