SR1501 over Catawba River
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1550 · Structure no. 000000001110069
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 481 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over Catawba River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1501 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over Catawba River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1501 over Catawba River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over Catawba River?
The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.