SR1559 over North Fork Reddies River
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1570 · Structure no. 000000001930301
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1559 over North Fork Reddies River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1559 over North Fork Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1559 over North Fork Reddies River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1559 over North Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1559 over North Fork Reddies River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1559 over North Fork Reddies River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1559 over North Fork Reddies River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.