US Bridges

SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110115

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1569
CrossesUt to N. Fork Catawba Rv
Location.3 MI.E.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1569
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83762, -81.98886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv 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 SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1569 over Ut to N. Fork Catawba Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.