SR1496 over Greasy Creek
GoodAlexander County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1518 · Structure no. 000000000030051
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1496 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1496 over Greasy Creek in Alexander County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1496 over Greasy Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1496 over Greasy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1496 over Greasy Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1496 over Greasy Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1496 over Greasy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.