SR1510 over Fall Creek
PoorYadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1527 · Structure no. 000000001970077
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1510 over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1510 over Fall Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1510 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1510 over Fall 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1510 over Fall Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1510 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1510 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.