US Bridges

SR1506 over US52

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1507 · Structure no. 000000000570125

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1506 over US52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1506 over US52 in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1506
CrossesUS52
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1507
RouteState Highway 1506
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95759, -80.23236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2016)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1506 over US52 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1506 over US52 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1506 over US52 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1506 over US52?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1506 over US52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.