US Bridges

SR1531 over US74

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1519 · Structure no. 000000001490103

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1531 over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1531 over US74 in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1531
CrossesUS74
Location.05 MI.N.JCT.SR1519
RouteState Highway 1531
Coordinates35.2699, -82.16078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 US74 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1531 over US74 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR1531 over US74 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1531 over US74?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1531 over US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.