SR1513 over I-40
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1550 · Structure no. 000000000870242
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1513 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1513 over I-40 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1513 over I-40 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1513 over I-40 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1513 over I-40 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1513 over I-40?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1513 over I-40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.