US Bridges

SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001790247

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk is a steel culvert carrying SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1503
CrossesEast Fork Stewarts Crk
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1501
RouteState Highway 1503
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.03394, -80.55837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1503 over East Fork Stewarts Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.