SR1561 over Roberson Creek
FairRutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1583 · Structure no. 000000001610070
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1561 over Roberson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1561 over Roberson Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1561 over Roberson Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR1561 over Roberson 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1561 over Roberson Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1561 over Roberson Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1561 over Roberson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.