SR1576 over Puzzle Creek
PoorPosted for loadRutherford County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1575 · Structure no. 000000001610076
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1576 over Puzzle Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1576 over Puzzle Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR1576 over Puzzle Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1576 over Puzzle Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1576 over Puzzle Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1576 over Puzzle Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1576 over Puzzle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.