US Bridges

SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree

Good

Caswell County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1570 · Structure no. 000000000330036

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree in Caswell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1521
CrossesS. Fork Rattlesnake Cree
Location0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1570
RouteState Highway 1521
Coordinates36.45876, -79.29547
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1521 over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.