FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR1526

Carrying SR1526 over LICK CREEK

0.4 MI. E. JCT. SR1523, Orange, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
78 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR1526

The SR1526 bridge in Orange, North Carolina carries SR1526 over LICK CREEK. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 10.6 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 78.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR1526 compares

▲ 33.8
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of North Carolina bridges
189
Bridges in Orange · 12 in Poor condition
SR1526 78.0 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
78.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001350126

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR1526 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 SR1526 against other structures in Orange 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 SR1526?

SR1526 in Orange, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR1526 inspected?

SR1526'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 170 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1526 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR1526?

SR1526 has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR1526?

SR1526 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR1526 and does age affect safety?

SR1526 was built in 2017, making it 9 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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