SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1531 · Structure no. 000000001150023
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1530 over Paint Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.