SR1547 over Crooked Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1606 · Structure no. 000000001790441
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1547 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1547 over Crooked Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1547 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR1547 over Crooked Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1547 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1547 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1547 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.