SR1559 over Gabriel Creek
GoodMadison County, North Carolina · .45 MI.E.JCT.SR1565 · Structure no. 000000001150300
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1559 over Gabriel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1559 over Gabriel Creek in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1559 over Gabriel Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1559 over Gabriel 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1559 over Gabriel Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1559 over Gabriel Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1559 over Gabriel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.