SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 100 FT.S.JCT.SR1505 · Structure no. 000000000090352
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1506 over Ut to Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.