SR1521 over Hooper Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.SR1520 · Structure no. 000000001490026
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1521 over Hooper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1521 over Hooper Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1521 over Hooper Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1521 over Hooper 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1521 over Hooper Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1521 over Hooper Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1521 over Hooper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.