US Bridges

SR1530 over Haw River

Fair

Alamance County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1593 · Structure no. 000000000010015

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1530 over Haw River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1530 over Haw River in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1530
CrossesHaw River
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1593
RouteState Highway 1530
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.15305, -79.48943
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1530 over Haw River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1530 over Haw River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1530 over Haw River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1530 over Haw River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1530 over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.