SR1521 over Reedy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarren County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. SR1522 · Structure no. 000000001850014
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1521 over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1521 over Reedy Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1521 over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1521 over Reedy 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1521 over Reedy Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1521 over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1521 over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.