SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New River.
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1521 · Structure no. 000000001890050
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New River. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New River. 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New River. built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New 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 SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New River. carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New River.?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR1522 over E.Fork S.Fork New River.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.