SR1524 over Mill Timber Creek
FairAvery County, North Carolina · 100 FT.N.JCT.US221 NC94 · Structure no. 000000000110176
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1524 over Mill Timber Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1524 over Mill Timber Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1524 over Mill Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1524 over Mill Timber 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 SR1524 over Mill Timber Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1524 over Mill Timber Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1524 over Mill Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.