SR1526 over White Oak Creek
FairPolk County, North Carolina · .9 MI.S.JCT.SR1528 · Structure no. 000000001490067
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1526 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1526 over White Oak Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1526 over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1526 over White Oak 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1526 over White Oak Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1526 over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1526 over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.