US Bridges

SR1517 over Reddies River

Fair

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 150 FT.E.JCT.SR1521 · Structure no. 000000001930124

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1517 over Reddies River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1517 over Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1517
CrossesReddies River
Location150 FT.E.JCT.SR1521
RouteState Highway 1517
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.17372, -81.16976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2016)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1517 over Reddies River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1517 over Reddies River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1517 over Reddies River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1517 over Reddies River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1517 over Reddies River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.