Sr1500 over Watauga Creek

Fair Condition53 years old720 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Location0.6 Mi.w.jct.sr1501
CarriesSr1500
CrossesWatauga Creek
Coordinates35.23286, -83.33069

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area60.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1973 (reconstructed 2022)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic720 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001130125

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