US Bridges

SR1595 over Webbs Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.US74BUS · Structure no. 000000001610567

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1595 over Webbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1595 over Webbs Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1595
CrossesWebbs Creek
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.US74BUS
RouteState Highway 1595
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34303, -81.80248
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1595 over Webbs Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1595 over Webbs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1595 over Webbs Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1595 over Webbs Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1595 over Webbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.