US Bridges

SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv

Fair

Watauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1521 · Structure no. 000000001890049

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1522
CrossesMid. Fork S. Fork New Rv
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1521
RouteState Highway 1522
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20158, -81.64989
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1522 over Mid. Fork S. Fork New Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.