US Bridges

SR1519 over Little River

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1578 · Structure no. 000000001230101

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1519 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1519 over Little River in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1519
CrossesLittle River
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1578
RouteState Highway 1519
Coordinates35.32111, -79.86945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1519 over Little River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1519 over Little River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1519 over Little River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1519 over Little River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1519 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.