SR1573 over Little Phoenix Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000000090456
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1573 over Little Phoenix Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1573 over Little Phoenix Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1573 over Little Phoenix Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1573 over Little Phoenix 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR1573 over Little Phoenix Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1573 over Little Phoenix Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).
Who owns SR1573 over Little Phoenix Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.