US Bridges

SR1547 over Duck Creek

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1600 · Structure no. 000000001790003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1547 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1547 over Duck Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1547
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1600
RouteState Highway 1547
Coordinates35.17586, -80.5112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1547 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1547 over Duck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1547 over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1547 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1547 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.