US Bridges

SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River

FairPosted for load

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.SR1563 · Structure no. 000000001970146

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1562
CrossesUt to Yadkin River
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1563
RouteState Highway 1562
CountyYadkin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.18827, -80.46015
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River 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 SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1562 over Ut to Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.