SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.SR1518 · Structure no. 000000001490022
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over Ut to Wolfe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.