SR1595 over South Fork New River
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1596 · Structure no. 000000000090195
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1595 over South Fork New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1595 over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1595 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1595 over South Fork New River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1595 over South Fork New River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1595 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1595 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.