SR1538 over Hunting Creek
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1007 · Structure no. 000000001610577
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1538 over Hunting Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1538 over Hunting Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1538 over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1538 over Hunting 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1538 over Hunting Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1538 over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1538 over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.