US Bridges

SR1524 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1580 · Structure no. 000000001670007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1524 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1524 over Mountain Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1524
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1580
RouteState Highway 1524
CountyStanly County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40448, -80.17199
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1524 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1524 over Mountain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1524 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1524 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1524 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.