SR1547 over Catheys Creek
PoorRutherford County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1548 · Structure no. 000000001610161
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1547 over Catheys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1547 over Catheys Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1547 over Catheys Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1547 over Catheys Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1547 over Catheys Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1547 over Catheys Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1547 over Catheys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.