SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000970101
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1500 over Ut to Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.