SR1502 over Vaughn Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1504 · Structure no. 000000001490129
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1502 over Vaughn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1502 over Vaughn Creek in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1502 over Vaughn Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1502 over Vaughn 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1502 over Vaughn Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1502 over Vaughn Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1502 over Vaughn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.