SR1538 over Hogsed Creek
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000001750012
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1538 over Hogsed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1538 over Hogsed Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1538 over Hogsed Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1538 over Hogsed 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1538 over Hogsed Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1538 over Hogsed Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1538 over Hogsed Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.