SR1560 over Pond Branch
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .2 Mi. S. JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001110126
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1560 over Pond Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1560 over Pond Branch in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1560 over Pond Branch built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1560 over Pond Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1560 over Pond Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1560 over Pond Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns SR1560 over Pond Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.