SR1500 over Stony Fork Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001890128
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1500 over Stony Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1500 over Stony Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
Location
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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 | 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 SR1500 over Stony Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1500 over Stony Fork 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1500 over Stony Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1500 over Stony Fork Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1500 over Stony Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.