SR1523 over North Fork Crooked Creek
FairPosted for loadUnion County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1522 · Structure no. 000000001790379
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1523 over North Fork Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1523 over North Fork Crooked Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1523 over North Fork Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1523 over North Fork Crooked 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1523 over North Fork Crooked Creek carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1523 over North Fork Crooked Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1523 over North Fork Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.