SR1509 over Forbush Creek
PoorPosted for loadYadkin County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.SR1591 · Structure no. 000000001970089
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1509 over Forbush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1509 over Forbush Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1509 over Forbush Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1509 over Forbush 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 SR1509 over Forbush Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1509 over Forbush Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1509 over Forbush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.