US Bridges

SR1504 over Stumplick Branch

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US601 · Structure no. 000000001790017

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1504 over Stumplick Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1504 over Stumplick Branch in Union 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1504
CrossesStumplick Branch
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US601
RouteState Highway 1504
Coordinates35.03068, -80.52864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1504 over Stumplick Branch built?

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

What condition is SR1504 over Stumplick Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1504 over Stumplick Branch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1504 over Stumplick Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1504 over Stumplick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.