SR1564 over Blackstock Branch
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1565 · Structure no. 000000001150003
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1564 over Blackstock Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1564 over Blackstock Branch in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1564 over Blackstock Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR1564 over Blackstock Branch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1564 over Blackstock Branch carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1564 over Blackstock Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns SR1564 over Blackstock Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.