US Bridges

SR1514 over Little Wilson Creek

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 1 MI.W.JCT.SR1515 · Structure no. 000000000110155

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1514 over Little Wilson Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR1514 over Little Wilson Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1514
CrossesLittle Wilson Creek
Location1 MI.W.JCT.SR1515
RouteState Highway 1514
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08342, -81.79133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Wilson Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1514 over Little 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 Little Wilson Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1514 over Little Wilson Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR1514 over Little Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.