US Bridges

SR1532 over Bowman Mill Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1533 · Structure no. 000000001970100

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1532 over Bowman Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1532 over Bowman Mill Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1532
CrossesBowman Mill Creek
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1533
RouteState Highway 1532
Coordinates36.26317, -80.58319
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1532 over Bowman Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1532 over Bowman Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1532 over Bowman Mill Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1532 over Bowman Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1532 over Bowman Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.