US Bridges

SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR3252 · Structure no. 000000001510054

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1557
CrossesTrib.Uwharrie River
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR3252
RouteState Highway 1557
Coordinates35.84923, -79.99713
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1557 over Trib.Uwharrie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.