US Bridges

SR1514 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 2.2 MI.E.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000000110154

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1514 over Wilson Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR1514 over Wilson Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1514
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.2 MI.E.JCT.US221
RouteState Highway 1514
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09051, -81.80255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1514 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1514 over Wilson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1514 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1514 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1514 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.