Sr1508 over Elk Creek

Poor Condition52 years old370 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location0.5 Mi.s.jct.sr1583
CarriesSr1508
CrossesElk Creek
Coordinates36.19629, -81.53558

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length80.7 ft (24.6 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Area179.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1974

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic370 (2017)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001890204

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