US Bridges

SR1541 over Williamson Creek

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E.JCT.SR1603 · Structure no. 000000001750127

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1541 over Williamson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1541 over Williamson Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1541
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E.JCT.SR1603
RouteState Highway 1541
Coordinates35.22398, -82.6922
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1541 over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1541 over Williamson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1541 over Williamson Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1541 over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR1541 over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.