US Bridges

SR1333 over Greer Branch

Good

Ashe County, North Carolina · 250 FT.W.JCT.SR1332 · Structure no. 000000000090322

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1333 over Greer Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1333 over Greer Branch in Ashe 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1333
CrossesGreer Branch
Location250 FT.W.JCT.SR1332
RouteState Highway 1333
Coordinates36.51444, -81.57254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic40 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 SR1333 over Greer Branch built?

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

What condition is SR1333 over Greer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1333 over Greer Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1333 over Greer Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1333 over Greer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.