US Bridges

SR1153 over N S Railroad

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000000210309

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1153 over N S Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1153 over N S Railroad in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 109 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1153
CrossesN S Railroad
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.US19
RouteState Highway 1153
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54322, -82.68171
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1153 over N S Railroad built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR1153 over N S Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1153 over N S Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1153 over N S Railroad?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR1153 over N S Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.