US Bridges

SR1546 over Hall Creek

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.SR1538 · Structure no. 000000001970098

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1546 over Hall Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1546 over Hall Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1546
CrossesHall Creek
Location.5 MI.W.JCT.SR1538
RouteState Highway 1546
Coordinates36.25599, -80.51532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2015)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1546 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1546 over Hall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does SR1546 over Hall Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1546 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1546 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.