US Bridges

SR1536 over Little River

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1534 · Structure no. 000000001750032

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1536 over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1536 over Little River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1536
CrossesLittle River
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1534
RouteState Highway 1536
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.22824, -82.6409
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1536 over Little River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1536 over Little River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1536 over Little River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1536 over Little River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1536 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.