SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001150022
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.