US Bridges

SR1513 over Ut to Yadkin River

Fair

Caldwell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1518 · Structure no. 000000000270135

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1513 over Ut to Yadkin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1513 over Ut to Yadkin River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1513
CrossesUt to Yadkin River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1518
RouteState Highway 1513
Coordinates35.99629, -81.51731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR1513 over Ut to Yadkin River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1513 over Ut to 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 SR1513 over Ut to Yadkin River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1513 over Ut to Yadkin River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1513 over Ut to Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.