US Bridges

SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1509 · Structure no. 000000000350027

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1529
CrossesLong Shoal Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1509
RouteState Highway 1529
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.80192, -81.24403
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2013)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1529 over Long Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.