SR1549 over North Fork New River
PoorPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1550 · Structure no. 000000000090122
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1549 over North Fork New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1549 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1549 over North Fork New River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1549 over North Fork New River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1549 over North Fork New River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1549 over North Fork New River?
The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns SR1549 over North Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.