US Bridges

SR1561 over South Yadkin River

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1569 · Structure no. 000000000970136

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1561 over South Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1561 over South Yadkin River in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1561
CrossesSouth Yadkin River
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1569
RouteState Highway 1561
Coordinates35.88657, -80.98992
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1561 over South Yadkin River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1561 over South Yadkin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1561 over South Yadkin River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1561 over South Yadkin River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1561 over South Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.