SR1561 over Snow Creek
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1573 · Structure no. 000000000970132
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1561 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1561 over Snow Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1561 over Snow Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1561 over Snow Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1561 over Snow Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1561 over Snow Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1561 over Snow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.