SR1547 over Hodges Creek
FairPosted for loadWatauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000001890098
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1547 over Hodges Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1547 over Hodges Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hodges Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1547 over Hodges 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1547 over Hodges Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1547 over Hodges Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR1547 over Hodges Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.