SR1535 over Matrimony Creek
PoorRockingham County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1561 · Structure no. 000000001570177
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1535 over Matrimony Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1535 over Matrimony Creek in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1535 over Matrimony Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1535 over Matrimony 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1535 over Matrimony Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1535 over Matrimony Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1535 over Matrimony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.