US Bridges

SR1524 over Middle Fork Creek

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · 0.1M. N. of US19 · Structure no. 000000001150570

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1524 over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1524 over Middle Fork Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1524
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location0.1M. N. of US19
RouteState Highway 1524
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.8405, -82.50844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1524 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1524 over Middle 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1524 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1524 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1524 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.