SR1615 over South Turkey Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .03MI.E.JCT.SR1608 · Structure no. 000000000210022
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1615 over South Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1615 over South Turkey Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 SR1615 over South Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1615 over South Turkey 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1615 over South Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1615 over South Turkey Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1615 over South Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.