SR1508 over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1583 · Structure no. 000000001890204
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1508 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1508 over Elk Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1508 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1508 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1508 over Elk Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1508 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1508 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.