SR1571 over Hunting Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1443 · Structure no. 000000000230349
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1571 over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1571 over Hunting Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 59 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1571 over Hunting Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SR1571 over Hunting 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1571 over Hunting Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1571 over Hunting Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1571 over Hunting Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.