SR1501 over I-26
FairPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1548 · Structure no. 000000001490011
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over I-26 in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1501 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over I-26 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1501 over I-26 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over I-26?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.