US Bridges

SR1530 over Webb Creek

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1511 · Structure no. 000000000110138

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1530 over Webb Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1530 over Webb Creek in Avery 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1530
CrossesWebb Creek
Location50 FT.N.JCT.SR1511
RouteState Highway 1530
Coordinates36.03515, -81.80871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1530 over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1530 over Webb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1530 over Webb Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1530 over Webb Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1530 over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.