SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHenderson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1576 · Structure no. 000000000890036
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 72 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1586 (closed) over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.