SR1509 over Claybank Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · .9 MI.N.JCT.SR1510 · Structure no. 000000000090358
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1509 over Claybank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1509 over Claybank Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 31 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1509 over Claybank Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR1509 over Claybank 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1509 over Claybank Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1509 over Claybank Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1509 over Claybank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.