US Bridges

SR1571 over Reedy Branch

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1556 · Structure no. 000000001910164

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1571 over Reedy Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1571 over Reedy Branch in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1571
CrossesReedy Branch
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1556
RouteState Highway 1571
Coordinates35.41311, -77.933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1571 over Reedy Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1571 over Reedy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1571 over Reedy Branch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1571 over Reedy Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1571 over Reedy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.