US Bridges

SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1967 · Structure no. 000000001610214

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath in Rutherford 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1526
CrossesPedestrian Footpath
Location0.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1967
RouteState Highway 1526
Coordinates35.41044, -81.96885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2016)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1526 over Pedestrian Footpath?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.