US Bridges

SR1561 over Bumgarner Branch

Good

Wilkes County, North Carolina · .6 MI.N.JCT.NC16 · Structure no. 000000001930676

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1561 over Bumgarner Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1561 over Bumgarner Branch in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1561
CrossesBumgarner Branch
Location.6 MI.N.JCT.NC16
RouteState Highway 1561
CountyWilkes County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.26776, -81.31498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1561 over Bumgarner Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1561 over Bumgarner 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1561 over Bumgarner Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1561 over Bumgarner Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1561 over Bumgarner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.