US Bridges

SR1512 over Fryes Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. JCT.SR1499 · Structure no. 000000000570045

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1512 over Fryes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1512 over Fryes Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1512
CrossesFryes Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. JCT.SR1499
RouteState Highway 1512
Coordinates35.96051, -80.26768
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1512 over Fryes Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1512 over Fryes Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1512 over Fryes Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1512 over Fryes Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1512 over Fryes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.