US Bridges

SR1515 over Yadkin River

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1519 · Structure no. 000000000270244

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1515 over Yadkin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1515 over Yadkin River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1515
CrossesYadkin River
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR1519
RouteState Highway 1515
CountyCaldwell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99213, -81.53901
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2000)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1515 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1515 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 SR1515 over Yadkin River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1515 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1515 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.