SR1511 over Grandmother Creek
FairAvery County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1512 · Structure no. 000000000110070
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1511 over Grandmother Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1511 over Grandmother Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1511 over Grandmother Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1511 over Grandmother Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1511 over Grandmother Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1511 over Grandmother Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1511 over Grandmother Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.