SR1570 over Clear Branch
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1576 · Structure no. 000000001890300
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1570 over Clear Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1570 over Clear Branch in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1570 over Clear Branch built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1570 over Clear Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1570 over Clear Branch carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is SR1570 over Clear Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1570 over Clear Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.