US Bridges

SR1537 over Martin Mill Creek

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1536 · Structure no. 000000001970151

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1537 over Martin Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1537 over Martin 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1537
CrossesMartin Mill Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1536
RouteState Highway 1537
Coordinates36.25756, -80.54117
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic820 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1537 over Martin Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1537 over Martin 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 SR1537 over Martin Mill Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1537 over Martin Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1537 over Martin Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.