US Bridges

SR1571 over Logan Creek

Poor

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1570 · Structure no. 000000001970076

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1571 over Logan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1571 over Logan Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1571
CrossesLogan Creek
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1570
RouteState Highway 1571
Coordinates36.12429, -80.50404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2016)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1571 over Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1571 over Logan Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1571 over Logan Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1571 over Logan Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1571 over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.