US Bridges

SR1560 over Reasonover Creek

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 3.4MI.E.JCT.SR1536 · Structure no. 000000001750009

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1560 over Reasonover Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1560 over Reasonover Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 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, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesSR1560
CrossesReasonover Creek
Location3.4MI.E.JCT.SR1536
RouteState Highway 1560
Coordinates35.15864, -82.59812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1560 over Reasonover Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1560 over Reasonover 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1560 over Reasonover Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR1560 over Reasonover Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1560 over Reasonover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.