SR1523 over Silas Creek
FairPosted for loadAshe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1541 · Structure no. 000000000090309
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1523 over Silas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1523 over Silas Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1523 over Silas Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1523 over Silas 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 SR1523 over Silas Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1523 over Silas Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1523 over Silas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.