US Bridges

SR1569 over Hoopers Creek

GoodPosted for load

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.03 Mi. W.JCT.SR1565 · Structure no. 000000000890027

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1569 over Hoopers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1569 over Hoopers Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1569
CrossesHoopers Creek
Location0.03 Mi. W.JCT.SR1565
RouteState Highway 1569
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44007, -82.4405
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1569 over Hoopers Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR1569 over Hoopers 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1569 over Hoopers Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1569 over Hoopers Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1569 over Hoopers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.