SR1521 over Hinton Creek
PoorPosted for loadCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1520 · Structure no. 000000000450209
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1521 over Hinton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1521 over Hinton Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1521 over Hinton Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR1521 over Hinton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1521 over Hinton Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1521 over Hinton Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1521 over Hinton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.