SR1515 over Smokey Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1513 · Structure no. 000000000230004
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1515 over Smokey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1515 over Smokey Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1515 over Smokey Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1515 over Smokey 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1515 over Smokey Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1515 over Smokey Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1515 over Smokey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.