SR1510 over Catheys Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1548 · Structure no. 000000001610563
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1510 over Catheys Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1510 over Catheys Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1510 over Catheys Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1510 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1510 over Catheys Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1510 over Catheys Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1510 over Catheys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.