SR1546 over King Creek
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · .25 MI.S.JCT.SR1581 · Structure no. 000000001750037
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1546 over King Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1546 over King Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1546 over King Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1546 over King 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1546 over King Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1546 over King Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR1546 over King Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.