SR1501 over Wolfe Creek
FairPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.SR1517 · Structure no. 000000001490018
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over Wolfe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over Wolfe Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1501 over Wolfe Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over Wolfe Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1501 over Wolfe Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over Wolfe Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over Wolfe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.