US Bridges

SR1525 over Camp Creek

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · .8 MI.S.JCT.SR1531 · Structure no. 000000000110061

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1525 over Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1525 over Camp Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 75 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1525
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1531
RouteState Highway 1525
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98119, -81.93526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2000)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1525 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR1525 over Camp 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 SR1525 over Camp Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1525 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SR1525 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.