SR1562 over Bowlin Creek
FairWilkes County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1564 · Structure no. 000000001930368
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1562 over Bowlin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1562 over Bowlin Creek in Wilkes 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 SR1562 over Bowlin Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1562 over Bowlin 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1562 over Bowlin Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1562 over Bowlin Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1562 over Bowlin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.