SR1514 over Smoky Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · .8 MI.S.JCT.SR1513 · Structure no. 000000000230152
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1514 over Smoky Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1514 over Smoky Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 SR1514 over Smoky Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1514 over Smoky 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 SR1514 over Smoky Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1514 over Smoky Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1514 over Smoky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.