US Bridges

SR1565 over Little River

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1543 · Structure no. 000000001230261

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1565 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1565 over Little River in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1565
CrossesLittle River
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1543
RouteState Highway 1565
Coordinates35.22368, -79.91386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1565 over Little River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1565 over Little River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1565 over Little River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1565 over Little River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1565 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.