SR1507 over Gap Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1506 · Structure no. 000000001890281
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1507 over Gap Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1507 over Gap Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1507 over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1507 over Gap 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 SR1507 over Gap Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1507 over Gap Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR1507 over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.