SR 1531 SBL
Carrying SR 1531 SBL over SR1531
1.6 MI.W.JCT.US441, Jackson, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 1531 SBL
The SR 1531 SBL bridge in Jackson, North Carolina carries SR 1531 SBL over SR1531. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 1531 SBL compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000990009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 1531 SBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR 1531 SBL against other structures in Jackson and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 1531 SBL?
SR 1531 SBL in Jackson, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 1531 SBL inspected?
SR 1531 SBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 1531 SBL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 1531 SBL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR 1531 SBL.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 1531 SBL?
Ownership is not specified for SR 1531 SBL in the NBI.
How old is SR 1531 SBL and does age affect safety?
SR 1531 SBL was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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