SR1579 over Wallace Creek
GoodAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1424 · Structure no. 000000000030045
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1579 over Wallace Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1579 over Wallace Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1579 over Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1579 over Wallace Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1579 over Wallace Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1579 over Wallace Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).
Who owns SR1579 over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.