SR1573
Carrying SR1573 over SR1573
.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1543, Ashe, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR1573
The SR1573 bridge in Ashe, North Carolina carries SR1573 over SR1573. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR1573 compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000090030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR1573 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR1573 against other structures in Ashe and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR1573?
SR1573 in Ashe, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR1573 inspected?
SR1573's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1573 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR1573?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR1573.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR1573?
Ownership is not specified for SR1573 in the NBI.
How old is SR1573 and does age affect safety?
SR1573 was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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