SR 1526 over Joes Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 4.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1514 · Structure no. 000000001890373
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1526 over Joes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1526 over Joes Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR 1526 over Joes Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1526 over Joes 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 1526 over Joes Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 1526 over Joes Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1526 over Joes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.