SR1559 over Watauga River
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct.Nc 105 · Structure no. 000000001890006
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1559 over Watauga River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1559 over Watauga River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1559 over Watauga River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1559 over Watauga River 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does SR1559 over Watauga River carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1559 over Watauga River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1559 over Watauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.