SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1562 · Structure no. 000000001930341
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1559 over Mid. Fork Reddies River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.