SR1561 over Boone Fork Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.US221 · Structure no. 000000001890148
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1561 over Boone Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1561 over Boone Fork Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 59 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1561 over Boone Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is SR1561 over Boone 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1561 over Boone Fork Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is SR1561 over Boone Fork Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1561 over Boone Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.