SR1557 over Lance Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1558 · Structure no. 000000001890055
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1557 over Lance Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1557 over Lance Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1557 over Lance Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1557 over Lance 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does SR1557 over Lance Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1557 over Lance Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1557 over Lance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.