US Bridges

SR1504 over Big Camp Creek

Poor

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .03 MI.W.JCT.SR1514 · Structure no. 000000001610220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1504 over Big Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1504 over Big Camp Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1504
CrossesBig Camp Creek
Location.03 MI.W.JCT.SR1514
RouteState Highway 1504
Coordinates35.46677, -81.90541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1504 over Big Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1504 over Big Camp 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 SR1504 over Big Camp Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1504 over Big Camp Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1504 over Big Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.