US Bridges

SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1515 · Structure no. 000000000230002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
788 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 788 ft (240.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1501
CrossesRhodhiss Lake
Location0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1515
RouteState Highway 1501
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78864, -81.62019
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length788 ft (240.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake?

The structure is 788 ft (240.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1501 over Rhodhiss Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.