SR1502 over Puncheon Fork
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .7 MI.S.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001150521
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1502 over Puncheon Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1502 over Puncheon Fork in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1502 over Puncheon Fork built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1502 over Puncheon Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1502 over Puncheon Fork carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1502 over Puncheon Fork?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SR1502 over Puncheon Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.