US Bridges

SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv

Good

Watauga County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.US221 US321 · Structure no. 000000001890016

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1541
CrossesMiddle Fork S.Frk.New Rv
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.US221 US321
RouteState Highway 1541
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.1821, -81.65351
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2017)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1541 over Middle Fork S.Frk.New Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.