US Bridges

SR1546 over Little Matrimony Creek

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.05 Mi. N. Jct. SR1535 · Structure no. 000000001570180

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1546 over Little Matrimony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1546 over Little Matrimony Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1546
CrossesLittle Matrimony Creek
Location1.05 Mi. N. Jct. SR1535
RouteState Highway 1546
Coordinates36.52078, -79.83487
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1546 over Little Matrimony Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1546 over Little Matrimony 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1546 over Little Matrimony Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1546 over Little Matrimony Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1546 over Little Matrimony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.