US Bridges

SR1517 over Yadkin River

Good

Caldwell County, North Carolina · 250 E.JCT.SR1560 · Structure no. 000000000270334

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1517 over Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1517 over Yadkin River in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1517
CrossesYadkin River
Location250 E.JCT.SR1560
RouteState Highway 1517
Coordinates36.00107, -81.56311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1996)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1517 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1517 over Yadkin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1517 over Yadkin River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is SR1517 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1517 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.