SR1527 over Paint Fork Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .03 MI.N.JCT.SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001150179
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1527 over Paint Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1527 over Paint Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1527 over Paint Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1527 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 SR1527 over Paint Fork Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1527 over Paint Fork Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1527 over Paint Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.