US Bridges

SR1526 over US 264

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR1533 · Structure no. 000000001950225

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1526 over US 264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1526 over US 264 in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1526
CrossesUS 264
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR1533
RouteState Highway 1526
Coordinates35.65469, -77.74416
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1526 over US 264 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1526 over US 264 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1526 over US 264 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1526 over US 264?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1526 over US 264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.