SR1510 over Elk Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.W.JCT.SR1508 · Structure no. 000000001890151
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1510 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1510 over Elk Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1510 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1510 over Elk Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1510 over Elk Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1510 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1510 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.