SR1526 over Fall Creek
FairPosted for loadYadkin County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.NC67 · Structure no. 000000001970135
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1526 over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1526 over Fall Creek in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1526 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1526 over Fall Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1526 over Fall Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1526 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1526 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.