SR1571 over Drowning Creek
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1522 · Structure no. 000000001230098
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1571 over Drowning Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1571 over Drowning Creek in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
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 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1571 over Drowning Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR1571 over Drowning Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1571 over Drowning Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1571 over Drowning Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1571 over Drowning Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.