SR1501 over N.Fork Reddies River
PoorPosted for loadWilkes County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI.S.JCT.NC18 · Structure no. 000000001930649
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1501 over N.Fork Reddies River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1501 over N.Fork Reddies River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1501 over N.Fork Reddies River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR1501 over N.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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1501 over N.Fork Reddies River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1501 over N.Fork Reddies River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1501 over N.Fork Reddies River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.