US Bridges

SR1570 over N.Fork Reddies River

FairPosted for load

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .03 MI.E.JCT.SR1567 · Structure no. 000000001930615

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1570 over N.Fork Reddies River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1570 over N.Fork Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR1570
CrossesN.Fork Reddies River
Location.03 MI.E.JCT.SR1567
RouteState Highway 1570
Coordinates36.27759, -81.26987
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2015)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR1570 over N.Fork Reddies River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1570 over N.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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1570 over N.Fork Reddies River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1570 over N.Fork Reddies River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1570 over N.Fork Reddies River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.