US Bridges

SR1530 over Paint Fork

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1527 · Structure no. 000000001150024

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1530 over Paint Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1530 over Paint Fork in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR1530
CrossesPaint Fork
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1527
RouteState Highway 1530
Coordinates35.86249, -82.44697
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 SR1530 over Paint Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1530 over Paint Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1530 over Paint Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1530 over Paint Fork?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1530 over Paint Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.