US Bridges

SR1546 over Kerr Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000001590257

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1546 over Kerr Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1546 over Kerr Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1546
CrossesKerr Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. NC150
RouteState Highway 1546
Coordinates35.63661, -80.65282
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2012)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Kerr Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1546 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1546 over Kerr Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is SR1546 over Kerr Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1546 over Kerr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.