US Bridges

SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .03 MI.E.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000001150029

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1526
CrossesMd. Fork California Cree
Location.03 MI.E.JCT.US19
RouteState Highway 1526
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85349, -82.48851
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1526 over Md. Fork California Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.