SR1153 over Wallace Branch
FairPosted for loadMacon County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1163 · Structure no. 000000001130108
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1153 over Wallace Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1153 over Wallace Branch in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1153 over Wallace Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1153 over Wallace Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1153 over Wallace Branch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1153 over Wallace Branch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1153 over Wallace Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.