SR1592 over Lamb Creek
PoorPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.US64 276 · Structure no. 000000001750207
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1592 over Lamb Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1592 over Lamb Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1592 over Lamb Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1592 over Lamb 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1592 over Lamb Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1592 over Lamb Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1592 over Lamb Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.