US Bridges

SR1506 over Ut to Catawba River

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.US221B · Structure no. 000000001110238

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1506 over Ut to Catawba River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1506 over Ut to Catawba River 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1506
CrossesUt to Catawba River
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.US221B
RouteState Highway 1506
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70539, -82.03135
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1506 over Ut to Catawba River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1506 over Ut to 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 SR1506 over Ut to Catawba River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1506 over Ut to Catawba River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1506 over Ut to Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.