US Bridges

SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek

Good

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1509 · Structure no. 000000001970119

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1591
CrossesUt to Forbush Creek
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1509
RouteState Highway 1591
Coordinates36.16037, -80.61922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2000)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1591 over Ut to Forbush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.