SR1253 over Appletree Swamp
GoodGreene County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1214 · Structure no. 000000000790072
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1253 over Appletree Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1253 over Appletree Swamp in Greene 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1253 over Appletree Swamp built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1253 over Appletree Swamp 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1253 over Appletree Swamp carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1253 over Appletree Swamp?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1253 over Appletree Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.