SR1573 over Snow Creek
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR1561 · Structure no. 000000000970150
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1573 over Snow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1573 over Snow Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1573 over Snow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1573 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1573 over Snow Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1573 over Snow Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1573 over Snow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.