SR1527 over Catheys Creek
GoodPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1526 · Structure no. 000000001610191
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1527 over Catheys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1527 over Catheys Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1527 over Catheys Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1527 over Catheys 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1527 over Catheys Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1527 over Catheys Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1527 over Catheys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.