SR1503 over Puncheon Fork Creek
PoorMadison County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1502 · Structure no. 000000001150243
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1503 over Puncheon Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1503 over Puncheon Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1503 over Puncheon Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1503 over Puncheon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1503 over Puncheon Fork Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1503 over Puncheon Fork Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1503 over Puncheon Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.