US Bridges

SR1552 over Yadkin River

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.NC268 · Structure no. 000000000270041

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1552 over Yadkin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1552 over Yadkin River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1552
CrossesYadkin River
Location.3 MI.S.JCT.NC268
RouteState Highway 1552
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0581, -81.43186
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1552 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR1552 over Yadkin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1552 over Yadkin River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1552 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1552 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.