SR1508 over Laurel Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 4.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1583 · Structure no. 000000001890209
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1508 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1508 over Laurel Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1508 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1508 over Laurel 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 2021.
How much traffic does SR1508 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1508 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR1508 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.