SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek
GoodMadison County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001150168
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek 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 2024.
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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1531 over Paint Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.