SR1500 over Watauga Creek
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. E .Jct. SR 1501 · Structure no. 000000001130308
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1500 over Watauga Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1500 over Watauga Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1500 over Watauga Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1500 over Watauga 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1500 over Watauga Creek carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1500 over Watauga Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).
Who owns SR1500 over Watauga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.