US Bridges

SR1520 over Ut to Catheys Creek

Good

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .25 MI.N.JCT.SR1523 · Structure no. 000000001610217

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1520 over Ut to Catheys Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1520 over Ut to Catheys Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1520
CrossesUt to Catheys Creek
Location.25 MI.N.JCT.SR1523
RouteState Highway 1520
Coordinates35.41989, -81.9421
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1520 over Ut to Catheys Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1520 over Ut to 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1520 over Ut to Catheys Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1520 over Ut to Catheys Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns SR1520 over Ut to Catheys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.