US Bridges

SR1508 over US52 NC8

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1507 · Structure no. 000000000570136

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1508 over US52 NC8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1508 over US52 NC8 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1508
CrossesUS52 NC8
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1507
RouteState Highway 1508
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97011, -80.22964
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length348 ft (106 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1508 over US52 NC8 built?

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

What condition is SR1508 over US52 NC8 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 SR1508 over US52 NC8 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1508 over US52 NC8?

The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR1508 over US52 NC8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.