SR1540 over Williamson Creek
PoorPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1580 · Structure no. 000000001750040
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1540 over Williamson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1540 over Williamson Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1540 over Williamson Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1540 over Williamson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1540 over Williamson Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1540 over Williamson Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1540 over Williamson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.