US Bridges

SR1547 over Withrow Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC801 · Structure no. 000000001590057

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1547 over Withrow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1547 over Withrow Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1547
CrossesWithrow Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC801
RouteState Highway 1547
Coordinates35.68556, -80.69706
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 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 SR1547 over Withrow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1547 over Withrow 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1547 over Withrow Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1547 over Withrow Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1547 over Withrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.