US Bridges

SR1534 over Little Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.W.Jct. SR1657 · Structure no. 000000001590324

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1534 over Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1534 over Little Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1534
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.6 Mi.W.Jct. SR1657
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62595, -80.60522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 SR1534 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1534 over Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1534 over Little Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1534 over Little Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1534 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.