SR1547 over Boone Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 150 Ft.S. JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000001890010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1547 over Boone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1547 over Boone Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1547 over Boone Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1547 over Boone 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does SR1547 over Boone Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1547 over Boone Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR1547 over Boone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.