SR1552 over Bailey Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 2.4M. W. Jct. SR1551 · Structure no. 000000001110071
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1552 over Bailey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1552 over Bailey Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1552 over Bailey Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR1552 over Bailey Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1552 over Bailey Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1552 over Bailey Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1552 over Bailey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.