US Bridges

SR1501 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Union County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1503 · Structure no. 000000001790466

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over Stewarts Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1501 over Stewarts Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1501
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1503
RouteState Highway 1501
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.02985, -80.5621
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1501 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1501 over Stewarts 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1501 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR1501 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.