SR1542 over Ut to Grants Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC152 · Structure no. 000000001590263
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1542 over Ut to Grants Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1542 over Ut to Grants Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 62 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1542 over Ut to Grants Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR1542 over Ut to Grants 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1542 over Ut to Grants Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1542 over Ut to Grants Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1542 over Ut to Grants Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.