Sr1560 over North Fork Catawba River

Poor Condition55 years old350 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location20 Ft.e.jct.sr1556
CarriesSr1560
CrossesNorth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.80264, -82.01775

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length160.8 ft (49 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Area367.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic350 (2015)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110108

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