SR1315 over Underwood Creek
PoorUnion County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1332 · Structure no. 000000001790206
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1315 over Underwood Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1315 over Underwood Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1315 over Underwood Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1315 over Underwood 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1315 over Underwood Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1315 over Underwood Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1315 over Underwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.