US Bridges

SR1531 over White Oak Creek

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1559 · Structure no. 000000001490049

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1531 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1531 over White Oak Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1531
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1559
RouteState Highway 1531
Coordinates35.26183, -82.16493
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1531 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1531 over White Oak 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does SR1531 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1531 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1531 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.