SR1505 over Bald Creek
FairPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.SR1503 · Structure no. 000000000870034
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1505 over Bald Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1505 over Bald Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1505 over Bald Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1505 over Bald 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1505 over Bald Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1505 over Bald Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1505 over Bald Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.