SR1526 over Helton Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 50 S. Jct. NC194 · Structure no. 000000000090321
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1526 over Helton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1526 over Helton Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1526 over Helton Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1526 over Helton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1526 over Helton Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1526 over Helton Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1526 over Helton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.