SR1547 over Sills Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1765 · Structure no. 000000001590013
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1547 over Sills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1547 over Sills Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1547 over Sills Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR1547 over Sills Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1547 over Sills Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1547 over Sills Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1547 over Sills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.