US Bridges

SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk.

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1532 · Structure no. 000000000330035

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk. in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1523
CrossesN.Fork Rattlesnake Crk.
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1532
RouteState Highway 1523
CountyCaswell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50794, -79.2933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk.?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1523 over N.Fork Rattlesnake Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.