SR1552 over Bear Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · 2.6 MI.W.JCT.SR1551 · Structure no. 000000001110195
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1552 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1552 over Bear Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1552 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1552 over Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1552 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1552 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1552 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.