SR1520 over Hooper Creek
GoodPolk County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1519 · Structure no. 000000001490024
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1520 over Hooper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1520 over Hooper Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1520 over Hooper Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1520 over Hooper Creek 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does SR1520 over Hooper Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1520 over Hooper Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1520 over Hooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.