SR1522 over Little Mountain Creek
PoorPosted for loadStanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1518 · Structure no. 000000001670012
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1522 over Little Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1522 over Little Mountain Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1522 over Little Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1522 over Little Mountain 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1522 over Little Mountain Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1522 over Little Mountain Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1522 over Little Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.