SR1506 over North Pacolet River
FairPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1511 · Structure no. 000000001490016
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1506 over North Pacolet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1506 over North Pacolet River in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1506 over North Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1506 over North Pacolet 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1506 over North Pacolet River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1506 over North Pacolet River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1506 over North Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.