SR1573 over Melchor Branch
GoodStanly County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. S. Jct. SR1535 · Structure no. 000000001670278
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1573 over Melchor Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1573 over Melchor Branch in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1573 over Melchor Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1573 over Melchor Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1573 over Melchor Branch carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1573 over Melchor Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns SR1573 over Melchor Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.