US Bridges

SR1507 over US 74 Bypass

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.18 Mi.E.Of SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001790555

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1507 over US 74 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1507 over US 74 Bypass in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1507
CrossesUS 74 Bypass
Location0.18 Mi.E.Of SR1501
RouteState Highway 1507
Coordinates35.04366, -80.56661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2015)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR1507 over US 74 Bypass built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1507 over US 74 Bypass 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1507 over US 74 Bypass carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1507 over US 74 Bypass?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1507 over US 74 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.