SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1575 · Structure no. 000000001930647
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 51 ft (15.5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1501 over North 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over North Fork Reddies River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.