Sr1549 over North Fork New River

Poor Condition65 years old70 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location50 Ft.s.jct.sr1550
CarriesSr1549
CrossesNorth Fork New River
Coordinates36.54261, -81.35203

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length260.8 ft (79.5 m)
Max Span21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area294.1 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic70 (2000)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090122

Nearby Bridges

Sr1549 over Grassy Creek 0.7 mi Good Sr1548 over Grassy Creek 1.2 mi Fair Sr1548 over Grassy Creek 1.3 mi Fair Sr1552 over North Fork New River 1.3 mi Fair Sr1308 over South Fork New River 1.3 mi Good Sr1553 over Ut To N. Fork New River 1.5 mi Fair Sr1308 over Ut To S. Fork New River 1.6 mi Fair Sr1547 over Grassy Creek 1.7 mi Fair Sr1359 over Kings Creek 1.8 mi Fair Sr1573 over Grassy Creek 3.0 mi Poor