SR1516 over North Pacolet River
GoodPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1506 · Structure no. 000000001490017
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1516 over North Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1516 over North Pacolet River in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1516 over North Pacolet River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1516 over North Pacolet 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1516 over North Pacolet River carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1516 over North Pacolet River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1516 over North Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.