SR1515 over Middle Fork Creek
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000001150036
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1515 over Middle Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1515 over Middle Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1515 over Middle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1515 over Middle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1515 over Middle Fork Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1515 over Middle Fork Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1515 over Middle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.