SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River
PoorMcDowell County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110111
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR1573 over North Fork Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.