SR1570 over Nathans Creek
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.SR1571 · Structure no. 000000000090204
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1570 over Nathans Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1570 over Nathans Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 SR1570 over Nathans Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1570 over Nathans 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 SR1570 over Nathans Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1570 over Nathans Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1570 over Nathans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.