US Bridges

SR1538 over Hall Creek

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1603 · Structure no. 000000001970099

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1538 over Hall Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1538 over Hall Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1538
CrossesHall Creek
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1603
RouteState Highway 1538
Coordinates36.24257, -80.52659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1538 over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1538 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does SR1538 over Hall Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1538 over Hall Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1538 over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.