US Bridges

SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River

Poor

Yadkin County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1532 · Structure no. 000000001970132

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River is a steel culvert carrying SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1529
CrossesUt to Yadkin River
Location1 MI.N.JCT.SR1532
RouteState Highway 1529
Coordinates36.27082, -80.60738
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River 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 SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1529 over Ut to Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.