SR1589 over Dog Creek
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.W.JCT.SR1592 · Structure no. 000000000090141
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1589 over Dog Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1589 over Dog Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1589 over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1589 over Dog Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1589 over Dog Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1589 over Dog Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1589 over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.