US Bridges

SR1549 over Kerr Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1550 · Structure no. 000000001590251

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1549 over Kerr Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1549 over Kerr Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1549
CrossesKerr Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1550
RouteState Highway 1549
Coordinates35.61064, -80.67225
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2000)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1549 over Kerr Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1549 over Kerr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1549 over Kerr Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1549 over Kerr Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1549 over Kerr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.