US Bridges

SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.S.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000001930367

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1501
CrossesNorth Fork Reddies River
Location1.6 MI.S.JCT.NC18
RouteState Highway 1501
Coordinates36.34588, -81.26158
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2000)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.