SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.SR1636 · Structure no. 000000001890051
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River is a steel culvert carrying SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River 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 SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns SR1524 over E.Fork S.Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.